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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.23, 5,035.85 and 1,136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.23, 5,035.85 and 1,136.08 is: 1,704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.23 : 5,035.85 = 1,136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.23/5,035.85 = 1,136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.23x = 5,035.85 × 1,136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.23x = 5,721,103.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,721,103.29/3,357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.12

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