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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.78, 4,999.69 and 1,140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.78, 4,999.69 and 1,140.99 is: 1,711.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.78 : 4,999.69 = 1,140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.78/4,999.69 = 1,140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.78x = 4,999.69 × 1,140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.78x = 5,704,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,704,607.09/3,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.66

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