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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.73, 5,036.60 and 1,136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.73, 5,036.60 and 1,136.58 is: 1,704.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.73 : 5,036.60 = 1,136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.73/5,036.60 = 1,136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.73x = 5,036.60 × 1,136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.73x = 5,724,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,724,498.83/3,357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.87

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