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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.50, 5,034.69 and 1,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.50, 5,034.69 and 1,797.12 is: 2,694.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.50 : 5,034.69 = 1,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.50/5,034.69 = 1,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.50x = 5,034.69 × 1,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.50x = 9,047,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,047,942.09/3,357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.85

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