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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.96, 5,017.32 and 1,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.96, 5,017.32 and 1,397.12 is: 2,095.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.96 : 5,017.32 = 1,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.96/5,017.32 = 1,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.96x = 5,017.32 × 1,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.96x = 7,009,773.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009,773.03/3,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.62

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