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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.71, 4,994.56 and 1,138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.71, 4,994.56 and 1,138.44 is: 1,707.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.71 : 4,994.56 = 1,138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.71/4,994.56 = 1,138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.71x = 4,994.56 × 1,138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.71x = 5,685,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,685,988.41/3,329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.65

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