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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.97, 5,024.96 and 1,617.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.97, 5,024.96 and 1,617.38 is: 2,426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.97 : 5,024.96 = 1,617.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.97/5,024.96 = 1,617.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.97x = 5,024.96 × 1,617.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.97x = 8,127,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,127,236.59/3,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.07

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