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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.74, 5,050.11 and 1,145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.74, 5,050.11 and 1,145.79 is: 1,718.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.74 : 5,050.11 = 1,145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.74/5,050.11 = 1,145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.74x = 5,050.11 × 1,145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.74x = 5,786,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786,384.47/3,366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.69

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