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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.06, 5,029.32 and 1,708.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.06, 5,029.32 and 1,708.07 is: 2,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.06 : 5,029.32 = 1,708.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.06/5,029.32 = 1,708.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.06x = 5,029.32 × 1,708.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.06x = 8,590,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,422.07/3,351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.50

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