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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.78, 5,016.38 and 1,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.78, 5,016.38 and 1,369.88 is: 2,054.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.78 : 5,016.38 = 1,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.78/5,016.38 = 1,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.78x = 5,016.38 × 1,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.78x = 6,871,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,806.70/3,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.49

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