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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.43, 5,026.86 and 1,707.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.43, 5,026.86 and 1,707.75 is: 2,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.43 : 5,026.86 = 1,707.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.43/5,026.86 = 1,707.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.43x = 5,026.86 × 1,707.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.43x = 8,584,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,584,620.17/3,350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.24

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