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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.91, 5,017.33 and 2,301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.91, 5,017.33 and 2,301.76 is: 3,452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.91 : 5,017.33 = 2,301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.91/5,017.33 = 2,301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.91x = 5,017.33 × 2,301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.91x = 11,548,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,548,689.50/3,344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.62

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