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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.73, 5,015.53 and 1,495.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.73, 5,015.53 and 1,495.85 is: 2,243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.73 : 5,015.53 = 1,495.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.73/5,015.53 = 1,495.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.73x = 5,015.53 × 1,495.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.73x = 7,502,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,502,480.55/3,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.08

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