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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.92, 5,016.44 and 1,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.92, 5,016.44 and 1,035.44 is: 1,553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.92 : 5,016.44 = 1,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.92/5,016.44 = 1,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.92x = 5,016.44 × 1,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.92x = 5,194,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194,222.63/3,343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.33

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