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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.70, 5,016.93 and 1,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.70, 5,016.93 and 1,036.20 is: 1,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.70 : 5,016.93 = 1,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.70/5,016.93 = 1,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.70x = 5,016.93 × 1,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.70x = 5,198,542.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,542.87/3,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.26

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