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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.34, 5,163.94 and 1,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.34, 5,163.94 and 1,362.64 is: 2,042.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.34 : 5,163.94 = 1,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.34/5,163.94 = 1,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.34x = 5,163.94 × 1,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.34x = 7,036,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036,591.20/3,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.94

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