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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.50, 5,015.76 and 1,152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.50, 5,015.76 and 1,152.84 is: 1,729.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.50 : 5,015.76 = 1,152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.50/5,015.76 = 1,152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.50x = 5,015.76 × 1,152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.50x = 5,782,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782,368.76/3,343.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.44

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