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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.60, 5,014.68 and 1,151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.60, 5,014.68 and 1,151.34 is: 1,727.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.60 : 5,014.68 = 1,151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.60/5,014.68 = 1,151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.60x = 5,014.68 × 1,151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.60x = 5,773,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,773,601.67/3,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.28

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