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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.45, 5,017.47 and 1,035.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.45, 5,017.47 and 1,035.95 is: 1,554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.45 : 5,017.47 = 1,035.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.45/5,017.47 = 1,035.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.45x = 5,017.47 × 1,035.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.45x = 5,197,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,197,822.96/3,344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.17

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