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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.18, 4,996.12 and 1,138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.18, 4,996.12 and 1,138.91 is: 1,708.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.18 : 4,996.12 = 1,138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.18/4,996.12 = 1,138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.18x = 4,996.12 × 1,138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.18x = 5,690,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,690,131.84/3,330.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.66

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