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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.50, 5,053.44 and 1,725.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.50, 5,053.44 and 1,725.94 is: 2,587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.50 : 5,053.44 = 1,725.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.50/5,053.44 = 1,725.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.50x = 5,053.44 × 1,725.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.50x = 8,721,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721,934.23/3,370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.73

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