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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.86, 4,998.78 and 1,141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.86, 4,998.78 and 1,141.09 is: 1,711.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.86 : 4,998.78 = 1,141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.86/4,998.78 = 1,141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.86x = 4,998.78 × 1,141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.86x = 5,704,057.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,704,057.87/3,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.46

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