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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.44, 4,998.75 and 1,141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.44, 4,998.75 and 1,141.17 is: 1,711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.44 : 4,998.75 = 1,141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.44/4,998.75 = 1,141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.44x = 4,998.75 × 1,141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.44x = 5,704,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,704,423.54/3,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.79

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