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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.52, 5,057.36 and 1,728.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.52, 5,057.36 and 1,728.22 is: 2,593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.52 : 5,057.36 = 1,728.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.52/5,057.36 = 1,728.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.52x = 5,057.36 × 1,728.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.52x = 8,740,251.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,740,251.57/3,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.14

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