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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.43, 4,996.71 and 1,140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.43, 4,996.71 and 1,140.57 is: 1,710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.43 : 4,996.71 = 1,140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.43/4,996.71 = 1,140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.43x = 4,996.71 × 1,140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.43x = 5,699,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,699,097.52/3,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.19

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