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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.03, 5,052.89 and 1,725.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.03, 5,052.89 and 1,725.32 is: 2,586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.03 : 5,052.89 = 1,725.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.03/5,052.89 = 1,725.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.03x = 5,052.89 × 1,725.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.03x = 8,717,852.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,717,852.17/3,371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.11

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