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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.66, 5,080.46 and 1,744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.66, 5,080.46 and 1,744.88 is: 2,614.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.66 : 5,080.46 = 1,744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.66/5,080.46 = 1,744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.66x = 5,080.46 × 1,744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.66x = 8,864,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,864,758.92/3,390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.46

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