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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.68, 4,991.52 and 1,136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.68, 4,991.52 and 1,136.43 is: 1,704.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.68 : 4,991.52 = 1,136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.68/4,991.52 = 1,136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.68x = 4,991.52 × 1,136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.68x = 5,672,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672,517.34/3,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.65

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