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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.22, 4,995.86 and 1,138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.22, 4,995.86 and 1,138.44 is: 1,707.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.22 : 4,995.86 = 1,138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.22/4,995.86 = 1,138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.22x = 4,995.86 × 1,138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.22x = 5,687,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,486.86/3,330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.84

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