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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.29, 5,042.45 and 1,716.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.29, 5,042.45 and 1,716.95 is: 2,575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.29 : 5,042.45 = 1,716.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.29/5,042.45 = 1,716.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.29x = 5,042.45 × 1,716.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.29x = 8,657,600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657,600.73/3,361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.68

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