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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.71, 5,023.62 and 1,705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.71, 5,023.62 and 1,705.43 is: 2,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.71 : 5,023.62 = 1,705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.71/5,023.62 = 1,705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.71x = 5,023.62 × 1,705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.71x = 8,567,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,444.82/3,347.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.20

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