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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.53, 4,997.88 and 1,140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.53, 4,997.88 and 1,140.52 is: 1,710.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.53 : 4,997.88 = 1,140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.53/4,997.88 = 1,140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.53x = 4,997.88 × 1,140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.53x = 5,700,182.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,182.10/3,332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.47

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