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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.35, 5,016.54 and 1,371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.35, 5,016.54 and 1,371.06 is: 2,056.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.35 : 5,016.54 = 1,371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.35/5,016.54 = 1,371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.35x = 5,016.54 × 1,371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.35x = 6,877,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,877,952.25/3,344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.59

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