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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.06, 5,019.14 and 1,786.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.06, 5,019.14 and 1,786.71 is: 2,679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.06 : 5,019.14 = 1,786.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.06/5,019.14 = 1,786.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.06x = 5,019.14 × 1,786.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.06x = 8,967,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,967,738.70/3,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.29

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