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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.77, 5,014.80 and 1,370.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.77, 5,014.80 and 1,370.79 is: 2,055.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.77 : 5,014.80 = 1,370.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.77/5,014.80 = 1,370.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.77x = 5,014.80 × 1,370.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.77x = 6,874,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,874,237.69/3,343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.83

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