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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.39, 5,059.80 and 1,729.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.39, 5,059.80 and 1,729.71 is: 2,595.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.39 : 5,059.80 = 1,729.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.39/5,059.80 = 1,729.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.39x = 5,059.80 × 1,729.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.39x = 8,751,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,751,986.66/3,372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.19

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