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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.08, 4,996.89 and 1,140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.08, 4,996.89 and 1,140.22 is: 1,709.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.08 : 4,996.89 = 1,140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.08/4,996.89 = 1,140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.08x = 4,996.89 × 1,140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.08x = 5,697,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,697,553.92/3,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.91

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