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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.59, 5,055.89 and 1,726.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.59, 5,055.89 and 1,726.24 is: 2,589.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.59 : 5,055.89 = 1,726.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.59/5,055.89 = 1,726.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.59x = 5,055.89 × 1,726.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.59x = 8,727,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,727,679.55/3,370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.36

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