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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.10, 5,014.80 and 1,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.10, 5,014.80 and 1,152.24 is: 1,727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.10 : 5,014.80 = 1,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.10/5,014.80 = 1,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.10x = 5,014.80 × 1,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.10x = 5,778,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,253.15/3,344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.89

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