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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.63, 5,033.04 and 1,713.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.63, 5,033.04 and 1,713.35 is: 2,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.63 : 5,033.04 = 1,713.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.63/5,033.04 = 1,713.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.63x = 5,033.04 × 1,713.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.63x = 8,623,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,623,365.24/3,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.82

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