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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.76, 5,009.45 and 1,118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.76, 5,009.45 and 1,118.82 is: 1,677.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.76 : 5,009.45 = 1,118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.76/5,009.45 = 1,118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.76x = 5,009.45 × 1,118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.76x = 5,604,667.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604,667.25/3,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.66

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