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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.04, 5,047.25 and 1,724.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.04, 5,047.25 and 1,724.04 is: 2,581.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.04 : 5,047.25 = 1,724.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.04/5,047.25 = 1,724.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.04x = 5,047.25 × 1,724.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.04x = 8,701,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,652.27/3,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.30

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