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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.85, 5,013.56 and 1,150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.85, 5,013.56 and 1,150.59 is: 1,726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.85 : 5,013.56 = 1,150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.85/5,013.56 = 1,150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.85x = 5,013.56 × 1,150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.85x = 5,768,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768,546.25/3,341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.15

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