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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.54, 5,055.48 and 1,729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.54, 5,055.48 and 1,729.54 is: 2,589.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.54 : 5,055.48 = 1,729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.54/5,055.48 = 1,729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.54x = 5,055.48 × 1,729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.54x = 8,743,654.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743,654.88/3,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.53

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