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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.49, 5,016.60 and 1,588.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.49, 5,016.60 and 1,588.95 is: 2,383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.49 : 5,016.60 = 1,588.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.49/5,016.60 = 1,588.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.49x = 5,016.60 × 1,588.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.49x = 7,971,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,126.57/3,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.36

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