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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.66, 5,004.50 and 1,146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.66, 5,004.50 and 1,146.17 is: 1,718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.66 : 5,004.50 = 1,146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.66/5,004.50 = 1,146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.66x = 5,004.50 × 1,146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.66x = 5,735,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,735,977.01/3,338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.05

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