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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.87, 5,016.09 and 1,495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.87, 5,016.09 and 1,495.64 is: 2,242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.87 : 5,016.09 = 1,495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.87/5,016.09 = 1,495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.87x = 5,016.09 × 1,495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.87x = 7,502,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,502,264.85/3,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.92

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