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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.16, 5,165.88 and 1,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.16, 5,165.88 and 1,363.72 is: 2,045.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.16 : 5,165.88 = 1,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.16/5,165.88 = 1,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.16x = 5,165.88 × 1,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.16x = 7,044,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,813.87/3,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.44

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