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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.54, 5,068.05 and 1,733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.54, 5,068.05 and 1,733.28 is: 2,602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.54 : 5,068.05 = 1,733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.54/5,068.05 = 1,733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.54x = 5,068.05 × 1,733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.54x = 8,784,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,784,349.70/3,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.35

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