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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.84, 5,063.04 and 1,731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.84, 5,063.04 and 1,731.84 is: 2,597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.84 : 5,063.04 = 1,731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.84/5,063.04 = 1,731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.84x = 5,063.04 × 1,731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.84x = 8,768,375.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,768,375.19/3,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.39

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