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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.39, 5,012.13 and 1,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.39, 5,012.13 and 1,150.12 is: 1,725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.39 : 5,012.13 = 1,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.39/5,012.13 = 1,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.39x = 5,012.13 × 1,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.39x = 5,764,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764,525.89/3,341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.19

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