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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.89, 5,012.65 and 1,150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.89, 5,012.65 and 1,150.57 is: 1,725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.89 : 5,012.65 = 1,150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.89/5,012.65 = 1,150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.89x = 5,012.65 × 1,150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.89x = 5,767,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,373.89/3,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.78

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