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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.07, 5,019.96 and 1,154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.07, 5,019.96 and 1,154.81 is: 1,732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.07 : 5,019.96 = 1,154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.07/5,019.96 = 1,154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.07x = 5,019.96 × 1,154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.07x = 5,797,074.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797,074.91/3,346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.51

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