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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.56, 5,056.84 and 1,728.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.56, 5,056.84 and 1,728.26 is: 2,592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.56 : 5,056.84 = 1,728.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.56/5,056.84 = 1,728.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.56x = 5,056.84 × 1,728.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.56x = 8,739,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,551.26/3,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.91

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