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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.37, 5,015.34 and 1,495.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.37, 5,015.34 and 1,495.14 is: 2,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.37 : 5,015.34 = 1,495.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.37/5,015.34 = 1,495.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.37x = 5,015.34 × 1,495.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.37x = 7,498,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,498,635.45/3,344.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.17

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