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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.92, 5,002.62 and 1,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.92, 5,002.62 and 1,114.30 is: 1,671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.92 : 5,002.62 = 1,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.92/5,002.62 = 1,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.92x = 5,002.62 × 1,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.92x = 5,574,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,419.47/3,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.03

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