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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.07, 5,021.46 and 1,155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.07, 5,021.46 and 1,155.81 is: 1,734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.07 : 5,021.46 = 1,155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.07/5,021.46 = 1,155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.07x = 5,021.46 × 1,155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.07x = 5,803,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803,853.68/3,347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.01

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