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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.67, 5,016.96 and 1,036.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.67, 5,016.96 and 1,036.17 is: 1,554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.67 : 5,016.96 = 1,036.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.67/5,016.96 = 1,036.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.67x = 5,016.96 × 1,036.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.67x = 5,198,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,423.44/3,344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.24

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