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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.62, 5,011.16 and 1,150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.62, 5,011.16 and 1,150.89 is: 1,726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.62 : 5,011.16 = 1,150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.62/5,011.16 = 1,150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.62x = 5,011.16 × 1,150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.62x = 5,767,288.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,288.18/3,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.41

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