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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.43, 5,017.46 and 1,004.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.43, 5,017.46 and 1,004.43 is: 1,506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.43 : 5,017.46 = 1,004.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.43/5,017.46 = 1,004.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.43x = 5,017.46 × 1,004.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.43x = 5,039,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,687.35/3,344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.89

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