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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.06, 5,016.32 and 1,003.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.06, 5,016.32 and 1,003.97 is: 1,506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.06 : 5,016.32 = 1,003.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.06/5,016.32 = 1,003.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.06x = 5,016.32 × 1,003.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.06x = 5,036,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,230.56/3,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.02

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