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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.62, 5,007.44 and 1,118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.62, 5,007.44 and 1,118.89 is: 1,677.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.62 : 5,007.44 = 1,118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.62/5,007.44 = 1,118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.62x = 5,007.44 × 1,118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.62x = 5,602,777.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,602,777.30/3,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.17

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