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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.98, 5,013.65 and 1,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.98, 5,013.65 and 1,150.80 is: 1,726.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.98 : 5,013.65 = 1,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.98/5,013.65 = 1,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.98x = 5,013.65 × 1,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.98x = 5,769,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769,708.42/3,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.43

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