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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.93, 5,018.09 and 1,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.93, 5,018.09 and 1,004.84 is: 1,507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.93 : 5,018.09 = 1,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.93/5,018.09 = 1,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.93x = 5,018.09 × 1,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.93x = 5,042,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042,347.44/3,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.46

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