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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.92, 5,004.28 and 1,145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.92, 5,004.28 and 1,145.04 is: 1,717.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.92 : 5,004.28 = 1,145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.92/5,004.28 = 1,145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.92x = 5,004.28 × 1,145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.92x = 5,730,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,730,100.77/3,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.70

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