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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.64, 5,016.99 and 1,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.64, 5,016.99 and 1,036.14 is: 1,554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.64 : 5,016.99 = 1,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.64/5,016.99 = 1,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.64x = 5,016.99 × 1,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.64x = 5,198,304.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,304.02/3,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.22

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