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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.74, 5,063.40 and 1,731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.74, 5,063.40 and 1,731.68 is: 2,597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.74 : 5,063.40 = 1,731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.74/5,063.40 = 1,731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.74x = 5,063.40 × 1,731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.74x = 8,768,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,768,188.51/3,375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.41

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