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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.17, 5,009.58 and 1,148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.17, 5,009.58 and 1,148.99 is: 1,723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.17 : 5,009.58 = 1,148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.17/5,009.58 = 1,148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.17x = 5,009.58 × 1,148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.17x = 5,755,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,932.28/3,340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.25

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