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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.76, 5,016.87 and 1,036.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.76, 5,016.87 and 1,036.26 is: 1,554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.76 : 5,016.87 = 1,036.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.76/5,016.87 = 1,036.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.76x = 5,016.87 × 1,036.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.76x = 5,198,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,781.71/3,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.31

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