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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.44, 4,988.38 and 3,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.44, 4,988.38 and 3,151.72 is: 4,700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.44 : 4,988.38 = 3,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.44/4,988.38 = 3,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.44x = 4,988.38 × 3,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.44x = 15,721,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,721,977.01/3,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.93

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