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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.65, 5,017.46 and 1,265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.65, 5,017.46 and 1,265.42 is: 1,898.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.65 : 5,017.46 = 1,265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.65/5,017.46 = 1,265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.65x = 5,017.46 × 1,265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.65x = 6,349,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349,200.45/3,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.32

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