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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.94, 5,030.51 and 1,711.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.94, 5,030.51 and 1,711.67 is: 2,567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.94 : 5,030.51 = 1,711.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.94/5,030.51 = 1,711.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.94x = 5,030.51 × 1,711.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.94x = 8,610,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,610,539.34/3,353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.29

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