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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.51, 5,052.52 and 1,727.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.51, 5,052.52 and 1,727.83 is: 2,590.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.51 : 5,052.52 = 1,727.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.51/5,052.52 = 1,727.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.51x = 5,052.52 × 1,727.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.51x = 8,729,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729,895.63/3,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.08

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