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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.21, 4,996.85 and 1,141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.21, 4,996.85 and 1,141.16 is: 1,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.21 : 4,996.85 = 1,141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.21/4,996.85 = 1,141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.21x = 4,996.85 × 1,141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.21x = 5,702,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,174.66/3,332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.23

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