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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.35, 5,014.96 and 1,495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.35, 5,014.96 and 1,495.48 is: 2,242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.35 : 5,014.96 = 1,495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.35/5,014.96 = 1,495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.35x = 5,014.96 × 1,495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.35x = 7,499,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499,759.84/3,344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.52

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