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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.53, 5,047.45 and 1,723.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.53, 5,047.45 and 1,723.82 is: 2,582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.53 : 5,047.45 = 1,723.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.53/5,047.45 = 1,723.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.53x = 5,047.45 × 1,723.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.53x = 8,700,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700,865.71/3,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.22

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