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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.47, 5,016.60 and 1,154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.47, 5,016.60 and 1,154.68 is: 1,730.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.47 : 5,016.60 = 1,154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.47/5,016.60 = 1,154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.47x = 5,016.60 × 1,154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.47x = 5,792,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,792,555.15/3,346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.94

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