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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.77, 5,014.44 and 1,701.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.77, 5,014.44 and 1,701.77 is: 2,552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.77 : 5,014.44 = 1,701.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.77/5,014.44 = 1,701.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.77x = 5,014.44 × 1,701.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.77x = 8,533,398.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533,398.49/3,343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.03

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