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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.51, 5,015.67 and 1,152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.51, 5,015.67 and 1,152.73 is: 1,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.51 : 5,015.67 = 1,152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.51/5,015.67 = 1,152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.51x = 5,015.67 × 1,152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.51x = 5,781,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781,713.28/3,343.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.23

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