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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.80, 5,045.82 and 1,718.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.80, 5,045.82 and 1,718.42 is: 2,577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.80 : 5,045.82 = 1,718.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.80/5,045.82 = 1,718.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.80x = 5,045.82 × 1,718.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.80x = 8,670,850.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670,850.62/3,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.70

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