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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.63, 5,006.57 and 1,146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.63, 5,006.57 and 1,146.35 is: 1,719.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.63 : 5,006.57 = 1,146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.63/5,006.57 = 1,146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.63x = 5,006.57 × 1,146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.63x = 5,739,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,250.75/3,337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.56

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