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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.76, 5,168.06 and 1,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.76, 5,168.06 and 1,497.24 is: 2,246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.76 : 5,168.06 = 1,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.76/5,168.06 = 1,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.76x = 5,168.06 × 1,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.76x = 7,737,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,737,826.15/3,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.26

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