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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.79, 5,029.29 and 1,708.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.79, 5,029.29 and 1,708.57 is: 2,564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.79 : 5,029.29 = 1,708.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.79/5,029.29 = 1,708.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.79x = 5,029.29 × 1,708.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.79x = 8,592,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,894.02/3,350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.44

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