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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.72, 5,015.84 and 1,396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.72, 5,015.84 and 1,396.48 is: 2,094.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.72 : 5,015.84 = 1,396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.72/5,015.84 = 1,396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.72x = 5,015.84 × 1,396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.72x = 7,004,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,520.24/3,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.83

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