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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.70, 5,011.92 and 1,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.70, 5,011.92 and 1,150.44 is: 1,725.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.70 : 5,011.92 = 1,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.70/5,011.92 = 1,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.70x = 5,011.92 × 1,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.70x = 5,765,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,765,913.24/3,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.44

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