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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.95, 5,026.50 and 1,706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.95, 5,026.50 and 1,706.72 is: 2,561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.95 : 5,026.50 = 1,706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.95/5,026.50 = 1,706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.95x = 5,026.50 × 1,706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.95x = 8,578,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578,802.95/3,348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.64

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