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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.06, 5,013.12 and 1,151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.06, 5,013.12 and 1,151.26 is: 1,725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.06 : 5,013.12 = 1,151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.06/5,013.12 = 1,151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.06x = 5,013.12 × 1,151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.06x = 5,771,404.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771,404.53/3,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.87

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