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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.33, 4,994.52 and 1,140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.33, 4,994.52 and 1,140.86 is: 1,709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.33 : 4,994.52 = 1,140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.33/4,994.52 = 1,140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.33x = 4,994.52 × 1,140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.33x = 5,698,060.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,698,060.57/3,333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.42

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