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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.05, 5,007.90 and 1,146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.05, 5,007.90 and 1,146.81 is: 1,720.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.05 : 5,007.90 = 1,146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.05/5,007.90 = 1,146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.05x = 5,007.90 × 1,146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.05x = 5,743,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,743,104.06/3,338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.50

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