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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.49, 4,996.62 and 1,139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.49, 4,996.62 and 1,139.22 is: 1,709.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.49 : 4,996.62 = 1,139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.49/4,996.62 = 1,139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.49x = 4,996.62 × 1,139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.49x = 5,692,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,249.44/3,330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.13

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