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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.72, 5,015.16 and 1,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.72, 5,015.16 and 1,152.32 is: 1,727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.72 : 5,015.16 = 1,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.72/5,015.16 = 1,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.72x = 5,015.16 × 1,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.72x = 5,779,069.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,069.17/3,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.82

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