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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.57, 5,049.72 and 1,721.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.57, 5,049.72 and 1,721.48 is: 2,580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.57 : 5,049.72 = 1,721.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.57/5,049.72 = 1,721.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.57x = 5,049.72 × 1,721.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.57x = 8,692,966.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,692,966.74/3,368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.61

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