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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.77, 5,051.33 and 1,612.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.77, 5,051.33 and 1,612.74 is: 2,417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.77 : 5,051.33 = 1,612.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.77/5,051.33 = 1,612.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.77x = 5,051.33 × 1,612.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.77x = 8,146,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,473.88/3,369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.52

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