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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.21, 5,163.03 and 1,497.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.21, 5,163.03 and 1,497.78 is: 2,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.21 : 5,163.03 = 1,497.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.21/5,163.03 = 1,497.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.21x = 5,163.03 × 1,497.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.21x = 7,733,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,733,083.07/3,444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.24

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