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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.74, 5,021.34 and 1,707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.74, 5,021.34 and 1,707.06 is: 2,558.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.74 : 5,021.34 = 1,707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.74/5,021.34 = 1,707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.74x = 5,021.34 × 1,707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.74x = 8,571,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571,728.66/3,349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.92

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