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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.53, 5,086.80 and 1,748.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.53, 5,086.80 and 1,748.25 is: 2,622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.53 : 5,086.80 = 1,748.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.53/5,086.80 = 1,748.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.53x = 5,086.80 × 1,748.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.53x = 8,892,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,998.10/3,390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.90

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