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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.53, 5,057.00 and 1,727.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.53, 5,057.00 and 1,727.85 is: 2,592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.53 : 5,057.00 = 1,727.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.53/5,057.00 = 1,727.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.53x = 5,057.00 × 1,727.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.53x = 8,737,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,737,728.81/3,370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.39

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