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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.30, 4,998.44 and 1,141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.30, 4,998.44 and 1,141.65 is: 1,712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.30 : 4,998.44 = 1,141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.30/4,998.44 = 1,141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.30x = 4,998.44 × 1,141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.30x = 5,706,471.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,706,471.88/3,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.48

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