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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.33, 5,012.08 and 1,150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.33, 5,012.08 and 1,150.03 is: 1,725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.33 : 5,012.08 = 1,150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.33/5,012.08 = 1,150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.33x = 5,012.08 × 1,150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.33x = 5,764,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764,045.75/3,341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.07

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