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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,417.73, 5,127.08 and 1,662.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,417.73, 5,127.08 and 1,662.83 is: 2,494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,417.73 : 5,127.08 = 1,662.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,417.73/5,127.08 = 1,662.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,417.73x = 5,127.08 × 1,662.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,417.73x = 8,525,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,525,462.44/3,417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.48

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