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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.74, 5,017.70 and 1,495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.74, 5,017.70 and 1,495.84 is: 2,244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.74 : 5,017.70 = 1,495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.74/5,017.70 = 1,495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.74x = 5,017.70 × 1,495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.74x = 7,505,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505,676.37/3,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.02

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