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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.90, 5,057.13 and 1,700.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.90, 5,057.13 and 1,700.86 is: 2,551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.90 : 5,057.13 = 1,700.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.90/5,057.13 = 1,700.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.90x = 5,057.13 × 1,700.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.90x = 8,601,470.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601,470.13/3,370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.68

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