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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.87, 5,042.84 and 1,716.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.87, 5,042.84 and 1,716.57 is: 2,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.87 : 5,042.84 = 1,716.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.87/5,042.84 = 1,716.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.87x = 5,042.84 × 1,716.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.87x = 8,656,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656,387.86/3,360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.64

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