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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.29, 5,016.69 and 1,265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.29, 5,016.69 and 1,265.11 is: 1,896.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.29 : 5,016.69 = 1,265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.29/5,016.69 = 1,265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.29x = 5,016.69 × 1,265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.29x = 6,346,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346,664.69/3,346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.63

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