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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.65, 5,021.97 and 1,155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.65, 5,021.97 and 1,155.79 is: 1,733.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.65 : 5,021.97 = 1,155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.65/5,021.97 = 1,155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.65x = 5,021.97 × 1,155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.65x = 5,804,342.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,804,342.71/3,347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.86

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