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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.58, 5,015.82 and 1,396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.58, 5,015.82 and 1,396.38 is: 2,094.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.58 : 5,015.82 = 1,396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.58/5,015.82 = 1,396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.58x = 5,015.82 × 1,396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.58x = 7,003,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003,990.73/3,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.13

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