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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.82, 5,017.41 and 1,395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.82, 5,017.41 and 1,395.06 is: 2,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.82 : 5,017.41 = 1,395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.82/5,017.41 = 1,395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.82x = 5,017.41 × 1,395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.82x = 6,999,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,587.99/3,344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.67

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