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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.52, 5,059.58 and 1,730.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.52, 5,059.58 and 1,730.76 is: 2,593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.52 : 5,059.58 = 1,730.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.52/5,059.58 = 1,730.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.52x = 5,059.58 × 1,730.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.52x = 8,756,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,756,918.68/3,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.47

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