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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.50, 5,011.34 and 1,150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.50, 5,011.34 and 1,150.29 is: 1,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.50 : 5,011.34 = 1,150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.50/5,011.34 = 1,150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.50x = 5,011.34 × 1,150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.50x = 5,764,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764,488.54/3,343.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.09

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