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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.51, 5,045.37 and 1,719.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.51, 5,045.37 and 1,719.01 is: 2,578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.51 : 5,045.37 = 1,719.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.51/5,045.37 = 1,719.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.51x = 5,045.37 × 1,719.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.51x = 8,673,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673,041.48/3,363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.57

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