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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.47, 5,052.58 and 1,723.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.47, 5,052.58 and 1,723.39 is: 2,583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.47 : 5,052.58 = 1,723.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.47/5,052.58 = 1,723.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.47x = 5,052.58 × 1,723.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.47x = 8,707,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707,565.85/3,370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.49

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