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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.82, 5,014.17 and 1,785.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.82, 5,014.17 and 1,785.06 is: 2,673.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.82 : 5,014.17 = 1,785.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.82/5,014.17 = 1,785.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.82x = 5,014.17 × 1,785.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.82x = 8,950,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,594.30/3,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.56

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