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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.01, 5,014.44 and 1,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.01, 5,014.44 and 1,034.51 is: 1,551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.01 : 5,014.44 = 1,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.01/5,014.44 = 1,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.01x = 5,014.44 × 1,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.01x = 5,187,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,463.25/3,343.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.74

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