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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.97, 4,992.74 and 1,136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.97, 4,992.74 and 1,136.72 is: 1,705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.97 : 4,992.74 = 1,136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.97/4,992.74 = 1,136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.97x = 4,992.74 × 1,136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.97x = 5,675,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,347.41/3,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.35

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