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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.76, 5,060.13 and 1,730.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.76, 5,060.13 and 1,730.49 is: 2,596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.76 : 5,060.13 = 1,730.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.76/5,060.13 = 1,730.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.76x = 5,060.13 × 1,730.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.76x = 8,756,504.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,756,504.36/3,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.24

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