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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344, 5,016.27 and 1,035.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344, 5,016.27 and 1,035.50 is: 1,553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344 : 5,016.27 = 1,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344/5,016.27 = 1,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344x = 5,016.27 × 1,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344x = 5,194,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194,347.59/3,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.33

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