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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.18, 4,996.56 and 1,140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.18, 4,996.56 and 1,140.32 is: 1,709.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.18 : 4,996.56 = 1,140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.18/4,996.56 = 1,140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.18x = 4,996.56 × 1,140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.18x = 5,697,677.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,697,677.30/3,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.89

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