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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.77, 5,011.65 and 1,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.77, 5,011.65 and 1,149 is: 1,723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.77 : 5,011.65 = 1,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.77/5,011.65 = 1,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.77x = 5,011.65 × 1,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.77x = 5,758,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,758,385.85/3,340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.67

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