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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.24, 5,047.98 and 1,720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.24, 5,047.98 and 1,720.96 is: 2,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.24 : 5,047.98 = 1,720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.24/5,047.98 = 1,720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.24x = 5,047.98 × 1,720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.24x = 8,687,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,687,371.66/3,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.04

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