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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.40, 5,015.39 and 1,122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.40, 5,015.39 and 1,122.13 is: 1,683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.40 : 5,015.39 = 1,122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.40/5,015.39 = 1,122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.40x = 5,015.39 × 1,122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.40x = 5,627,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,920.24/3,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.29

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