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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.51, 5,041.49 and 1,717.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.51, 5,041.49 and 1,717.71 is: 2,575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.51 : 5,041.49 = 1,717.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.51/5,041.49 = 1,717.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.51x = 5,041.49 × 1,717.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.51x = 8,659,799.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,799.96/3,362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.40

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