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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.57, 5,012.69 and 1,150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.57, 5,012.69 and 1,150.01 is: 1,725.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.57 : 5,012.69 = 1,150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.57/5,012.69 = 1,150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.57x = 5,012.69 × 1,150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.57x = 5,764,612.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764,612.81/3,341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.12

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