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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.40, 5,019.68 and 1,702.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.40, 5,019.68 and 1,702.13 is: 2,554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.40 : 5,019.68 = 1,702.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.40/5,019.68 = 1,702.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.40x = 5,019.68 × 1,702.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.40x = 8,544,127.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,544,127.08/3,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.76

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