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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.72, 5,012.08 and 1,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.72, 5,012.08 and 1,150.40 is: 1,725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.72 : 5,012.08 = 1,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.72/5,012.08 = 1,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.72x = 5,012.08 × 1,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.72x = 5,765,896.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,765,896.83/3,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.43

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