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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.34, 5,111.01 and 1,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.34, 5,111.01 and 1,675.56 is: 2,513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.34 : 5,111.01 = 1,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.34/5,111.01 = 1,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.34x = 5,111.01 × 1,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.34x = 8,563,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,803.92/3,407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.34

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