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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.48, 5,013.74 and 1,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.48, 5,013.74 and 1,783.20 is: 2,674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.48 : 5,013.74 = 1,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.48/5,013.74 = 1,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.48x = 5,013.74 × 1,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.48x = 8,940,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940,501.17/3,343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.01

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