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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.70, 5,016.42 and 1,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.70, 5,016.42 and 1,153.44 is: 1,729.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.70 : 5,016.42 = 1,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.70/5,016.42 = 1,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.70x = 5,016.42 × 1,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.70x = 5,786,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786,139.48/3,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.94

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