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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.95, 5,013.99 and 1,151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.95, 5,013.99 and 1,151.55 is: 1,726.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.95 : 5,013.99 = 1,151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.95/5,013.99 = 1,151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.95x = 5,013.99 × 1,151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.95x = 5,773,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,773,860.18/3,343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.66

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