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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.45, 5,019.69 and 1,155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.45, 5,019.69 and 1,155.16 is: 1,732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.45 : 5,019.69 = 1,155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.45/5,019.69 = 1,155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.45x = 5,019.69 × 1,155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.45x = 5,798,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,798,545.10/3,346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.75

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