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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.58, 5,021.61 and 1,707.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.58, 5,021.61 and 1,707.42 is: 2,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.58 : 5,021.61 = 1,707.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.58/5,021.61 = 1,707.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.58x = 5,021.61 × 1,707.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.58x = 8,573,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,997.35/3,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.25

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