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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.48, 5,016.78 and 1,265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.48, 5,016.78 and 1,265.46 is: 1,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.48 : 5,016.78 = 1,265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.48/5,016.78 = 1,265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.48x = 5,016.78 × 1,265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.48x = 6,348,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,348,543.80/3,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.22

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