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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.49, 5,016.69 and 1,153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.49, 5,016.69 and 1,153.17 is: 1,729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.49 : 5,016.69 = 1,153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.49/5,016.69 = 1,153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.49x = 5,016.69 × 1,153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.49x = 5,785,096.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,096.41/3,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.74

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