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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.63, 5,042.04 and 1,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.63, 5,042.04 and 1,139.70 is: 1,709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.63 : 5,042.04 = 1,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.63/5,042.04 = 1,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.63x = 5,042.04 × 1,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.63x = 5,746,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,412.99/3,360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.92

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