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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.81, 5,005.20 and 1,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.81, 5,005.20 and 1,145.70 is: 1,718.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.81 : 5,005.20 = 1,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.81/5,005.20 = 1,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.81x = 5,005.20 × 1,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.81x = 5,734,457.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734,457.64/3,336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.54

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