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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.39, 5,016.40 and 1,153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.39, 5,016.40 and 1,153.07 is: 1,729.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.39 : 5,016.40 = 1,153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.39/5,016.40 = 1,153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.39x = 5,016.40 × 1,153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.39x = 5,784,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,784,260.35/3,344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.54

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