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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.69, 4,991.31 and 1,136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.69, 4,991.31 and 1,136.37 is: 1,704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.69 : 4,991.31 = 1,136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.69/4,991.31 = 1,136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.69x = 4,991.31 × 1,136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.69x = 5,671,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,671,974.94/3,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.48

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