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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.54, 5,056.98 and 1,730.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.54, 5,056.98 and 1,730.54 is: 2,591.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.54 : 5,056.98 = 1,730.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.54/5,056.98 = 1,730.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.54x = 5,056.98 × 1,730.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.54x = 8,751,306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,751,306.17/3,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.03

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