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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.72, 4,995.08 and 1,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.72, 4,995.08 and 1,141.24 is: 1,709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.72 : 4,995.08 = 1,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.72/4,995.08 = 1,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.72x = 4,995.08 × 1,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.72x = 5,700,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,585.10/3,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.98

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