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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.07, 5,023.62 and 1,789.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.07, 5,023.62 and 1,789.70 is: 2,683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.07 : 5,023.62 = 1,789.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.07/5,023.62 = 1,789.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.07x = 5,023.62 × 1,789.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.07x = 8,990,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,990,747.60/3,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.75

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