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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.56, 4,991.43 and 1,136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.56, 4,991.43 and 1,136.27 is: 1,704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.56 : 4,991.43 = 1,136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.56/4,991.43 = 1,136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.56x = 4,991.43 × 1,136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.56x = 5,671,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,671,612.17/3,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.44

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