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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.82, 5,058.72 and 1,729.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.82, 5,058.72 and 1,729.51 is: 2,594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.82 : 5,058.72 = 1,729.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.82/5,058.72 = 1,729.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.82x = 5,058.72 × 1,729.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.82x = 8,749,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,749,098.18/3,371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.77

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