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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.33, 5,040.36 and 1,716.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.33, 5,040.36 and 1,716.41 is: 2,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.33 : 5,040.36 = 1,716.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.33/5,040.36 = 1,716.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.33x = 5,040.36 × 1,716.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.33x = 8,651,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651,343.35/3,363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.26

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