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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.02, 5,018.94 and 1,154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.02, 5,018.94 and 1,154.97 is: 1,732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.02 : 5,018.94 = 1,154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.02/5,018.94 = 1,154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.02x = 5,018.94 × 1,154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.02x = 5,796,725.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,796,725.13/3,346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.42

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