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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.66, 5,052.87 and 1,723.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.66, 5,052.87 and 1,723.58 is: 2,583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.66 : 5,052.87 = 1,723.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.66/5,052.87 = 1,723.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.66x = 5,052.87 × 1,723.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.66x = 8,709,000.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,709,000.41/3,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.77

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