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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.74, 5,093.48 and 1,204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.74, 5,093.48 and 1,204.07 is: 1,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.74 : 5,093.48 = 1,204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.74/5,093.48 = 1,204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.74x = 5,093.48 × 1,204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.74x = 6,132,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,884.01/3,396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.52

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