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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.61, 5,067.78 and 1,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.61, 5,067.78 and 1,733.52 is: 2,598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.61 : 5,067.78 = 1,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.61/5,067.78 = 1,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.61x = 5,067.78 × 1,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.61x = 8,785,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,785,097.99/3,380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.67

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