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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.65, 5,020.06 and 1,702.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.65, 5,020.06 and 1,702.38 is: 2,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.65 : 5,020.06 = 1,702.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.65/5,020.06 = 1,702.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.65x = 5,020.06 × 1,702.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.65x = 8,546,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,049.74/3,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.14

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