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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.91, 5,023.48 and 1,704.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.91, 5,023.48 and 1,704.69 is: 2,558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.91 : 5,023.48 = 1,704.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.91/5,023.48 = 1,704.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.91x = 5,023.48 × 1,704.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.91x = 8,563,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,476.12/3,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.62

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