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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.61, 5,046.99 and 1,720.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.61, 5,046.99 and 1,720.31 is: 2,582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.61 : 5,046.99 = 1,720.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.61/5,046.99 = 1,720.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.61x = 5,046.99 × 1,720.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.61x = 8,682,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,355.68/3,362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.03

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