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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.08, 5,011.31 and 1,584.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.08, 5,011.31 and 1,584.98 is: 2,375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.08 : 5,011.31 = 1,584.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.08/5,011.31 = 1,584.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.08x = 5,011.31 × 1,584.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.08x = 7,942,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942,793.14/3,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.89

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