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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.38, 5,014.90 and 1,152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.38, 5,014.90 and 1,152.06 is: 1,728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.38 : 5,014.90 = 1,152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.38/5,014.90 = 1,152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.38x = 5,014.90 × 1,152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.38x = 5,777,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,777,465.69/3,343.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.03

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