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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,379.83, 5,069.76 and 1,735.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,379.83, 5,069.76 and 1,735.34 is: 2,603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,379.83 : 5,069.76 = 1,735.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,379.83/5,069.76 = 1,735.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,379.83x = 5,069.76 × 1,735.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,379.83x = 8,797,731.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,797,731.97/3,379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.01

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