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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.25, 5,014.68 and 1,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.25, 5,014.68 and 1,122.32 is: 1,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.25 : 5,014.68 = 1,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.25/5,014.68 = 1,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.25x = 5,014.68 × 1,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.25x = 5,628,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,628,083.99/3,344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.91

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