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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.59, 5,007.88 and 1,147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.59, 5,007.88 and 1,147.30 is: 1,720.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.59 : 5,007.88 = 1,147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.59/5,007.88 = 1,147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.59x = 5,007.88 × 1,147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.59x = 5,745,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,745,509.95/3,338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.94

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