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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.53, 5,052.14 and 1,724.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.53, 5,052.14 and 1,724.82 is: 2,585.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.53 : 5,052.14 = 1,724.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.53/5,052.14 = 1,724.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.53x = 5,052.14 × 1,724.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.53x = 8,714,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714,036.43/3,370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.36

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