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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.70, 4,996.05 and 1,139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.70, 4,996.05 and 1,139.45 is: 1,709.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.70 : 4,996.05 = 1,139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.70/4,996.05 = 1,139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.70x = 4,996.05 × 1,139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.70x = 5,692,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,749.17/3,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.18

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