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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.95, 5,013.88 and 1,783.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.95, 5,013.88 and 1,783.99 is: 2,674.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.95 : 5,013.88 = 1,783.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.95/5,013.88 = 1,783.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.95x = 5,013.88 × 1,783.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.95x = 8,944,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,944,711.78/3,344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.09

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