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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.74, 5,062.28 and 1,729.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.74, 5,062.28 and 1,729.42 is: 2,596.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.74 : 5,062.28 = 1,729.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.74/5,062.28 = 1,729.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.74x = 5,062.28 × 1,729.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.74x = 8,754,808.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,754,808.28/3,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.53

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