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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.27, 5,086.64 and 1,747.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.27, 5,086.64 and 1,747.59 is: 2,622.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.27 : 5,086.64 = 1,747.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.27/5,086.64 = 1,747.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.27x = 5,086.64 × 1,747.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.27x = 8,889,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,889,361.20/3,390.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.02

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