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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.28, 5,057.46 and 1,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.28, 5,057.46 and 1,150.32 is: 1,725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.28 : 5,057.46 = 1,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.28/5,057.46 = 1,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.28x = 5,057.46 × 1,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.28x = 5,817,697.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,817,697.39/3,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.66

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