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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.70, 4,997.55 and 1,140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.70, 4,997.55 and 1,140.45 is: 1,710.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.70 : 4,997.55 = 1,140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.70/4,997.55 = 1,140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.70x = 4,997.55 × 1,140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.70x = 5,699,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,699,455.90/3,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.68

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