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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.65, 5,018.56 and 1,701.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.65, 5,018.56 and 1,701.38 is: 2,553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.65 : 5,018.56 = 1,701.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.65/5,018.56 = 1,701.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.65x = 5,018.56 × 1,701.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.65x = 8,538,448.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,538,448.27/3,343.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.63

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