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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.93, 5,036.91 and 1,136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.93, 5,036.91 and 1,136.78 is: 1,705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.93 : 5,036.91 = 1,136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.93/5,036.91 = 1,136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.93x = 5,036.91 × 1,136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.93x = 5,725,855.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,725,855.71/3,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.18

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