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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.44, 5,024.26 and 1,705.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.44, 5,024.26 and 1,705.21 is: 2,559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.44 : 5,024.26 = 1,705.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.44/5,024.26 = 1,705.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.44x = 5,024.26 × 1,705.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.44x = 8,567,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,401.57/3,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.39

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