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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.80, 5,015.58 and 1,154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.80, 5,015.58 and 1,154.04 is: 1,731.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.80 : 5,015.58 = 1,154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.80/5,015.58 = 1,154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.80x = 5,015.58 × 1,154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.80x = 5,788,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,788,179.94/3,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.02

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