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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.59, 5,054.39 and 1,725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.59, 5,054.39 and 1,725.24 is: 2,587.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.59 : 5,054.39 = 1,725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.59/5,054.39 = 1,725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.59x = 5,054.39 × 1,725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.59x = 8,720,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,720,035.80/3,369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.86

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