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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.88, 4,999.46 and 1,140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.88, 4,999.46 and 1,140.71 is: 1,711.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.88 : 4,999.46 = 1,140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.88/4,999.46 = 1,140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.88x = 4,999.46 × 1,140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.88x = 5,702,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,903.32/3,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.10

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