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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.05, 5,049.61 and 1,701.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.05, 5,049.61 and 1,701.07 is: 2,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.05 : 5,049.61 = 1,701.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.05/5,049.61 = 1,701.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.05x = 5,049.61 × 1,701.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.05x = 8,589,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,723.21/3,368.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.36

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