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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.89, 5,058.27 and 1,729.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.89, 5,058.27 and 1,729.32 is: 2,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.89 : 5,058.27 = 1,729.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.89/5,058.27 = 1,729.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.89x = 5,058.27 × 1,729.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.89x = 8,747,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,747,367.48/3,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.67

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