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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.69, 5,056.82 and 1,617.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.69, 5,056.82 and 1,617.65 is: 2,425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.69 : 5,056.82 = 1,617.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.69/5,056.82 = 1,617.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.69x = 5,056.82 × 1,617.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.69x = 8,180,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,164.87/3,372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.41

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