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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.89, 5,004.32 and 1,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.89, 5,004.32 and 1,145.12 is: 1,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.89 : 5,004.32 = 1,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.89/5,004.32 = 1,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.89x = 5,004.32 × 1,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.89x = 5,730,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,730,516.17/3,336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.33

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