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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.41, 5,059.95 and 1,729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.41, 5,059.95 and 1,729.54 is: 2,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.41 : 5,059.95 = 1,729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.41/5,059.95 = 1,729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.41x = 5,059.95 × 1,729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.41x = 8,751,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,751,385.92/3,371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.76

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