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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.20, 5,019.30 and 1,154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.20, 5,019.30 and 1,154.70 is: 1,732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.20 : 5,019.30 = 1,154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.20/5,019.30 = 1,154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.20x = 5,019.30 × 1,154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.20x = 5,795,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,795,785.71/3,346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.05

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