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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.93, 5,017.32 and 1,396.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.93, 5,017.32 and 1,396.65 is: 2,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.93 : 5,017.32 = 1,396.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.93/5,017.32 = 1,396.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.93x = 5,017.32 × 1,396.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.93x = 7,007,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,439.98/3,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.95

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