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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.57, 4,995.92 and 1,141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.57, 4,995.92 and 1,141.81 is: 1,712.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.57 : 4,995.92 = 1,141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.57/4,995.92 = 1,141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.57x = 4,995.92 × 1,141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.57x = 5,704,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,704,385.71/3,330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.74

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