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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.68, 5,015.04 and 1,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.68, 5,015.04 and 1,369.72 is: 2,053.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.68 : 5,015.04 = 1,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.68/5,015.04 = 1,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.68x = 5,015.04 × 1,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.68x = 6,869,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,869,200.59/3,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.77

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