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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.83, 5,050.47 and 1,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.83, 5,050.47 and 1,145.88 is: 1,718.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.83 : 5,050.47 = 1,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.83/5,050.47 = 1,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.83x = 5,050.47 × 1,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.83x = 5,787,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,787,232.56/3,366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.90

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