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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.95, 5,020.44 and 1,155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.95, 5,020.44 and 1,155.66 is: 1,733.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.95 : 5,020.44 = 1,155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.95/5,020.44 = 1,155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.95x = 5,020.44 × 1,155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.95x = 5,801,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,921.69/3,346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.50

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