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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.60, 4,998.92 and 1,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.60, 4,998.92 and 1,141.34 is: 1,712.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.60 : 4,998.92 = 1,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.60/4,998.92 = 1,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.60x = 4,998.92 × 1,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.60x = 5,705,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,705,461.65/3,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.02

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