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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.01, 5,059.43 and 1,617.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.01, 5,059.43 and 1,617.95 is: 2,427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.01 : 5,059.43 = 1,617.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.01/5,059.43 = 1,617.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.01x = 5,059.43 × 1,617.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.01x = 8,185,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185,904.77/3,372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.60

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