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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.15, 5,057.41 and 1,727.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.15, 5,057.41 and 1,727.85 is: 2,591.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.15 : 5,057.41 = 1,727.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.15/5,057.41 = 1,727.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.15x = 5,057.41 × 1,727.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.15x = 8,738,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738,420.58/3,372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.35

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