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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.06, 5,011.86 and 1,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.06, 5,011.86 and 1,150.20 is: 1,724.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.06 : 5,011.86 = 1,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.06/5,011.86 = 1,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.06x = 5,011.86 × 1,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.06x = 5,764,641.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764,641.37/3,342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.88

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