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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.66, 5,027.60 and 1,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.66, 5,027.60 and 1,707.44 is: 2,562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.66 : 5,027.60 = 1,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.66/5,027.60 = 1,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.66x = 5,027.60 × 1,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.66x = 8,584,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,584,325.34/3,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.75

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