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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.39, 5,046.30 and 1,720.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.39, 5,046.30 and 1,720.71 is: 2,581.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.39 : 5,046.30 = 1,720.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.39/5,046.30 = 1,720.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.39x = 5,046.30 × 1,720.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.39x = 8,683,218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,683,218.87/3,363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.69

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