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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.19, 4,996.86 and 1,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.19, 4,996.86 and 1,141.14 is: 1,711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.19 : 4,996.86 = 1,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.19/4,996.86 = 1,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.19x = 4,996.86 × 1,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.19x = 5,702,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,116.82/3,332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.22

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