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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.26, 5,006.46 and 1,145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.26, 5,006.46 and 1,145.46 is: 1,718.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.26 : 5,006.46 = 1,145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.26/5,006.46 = 1,145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.26x = 5,006.46 × 1,145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.26x = 5,734,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734,699.67/3,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.39

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