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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.69, 4,759.69 and 1,119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.69, 4,759.69 and 1,119.69 is: 1,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.69 : 4,759.69 = 1,119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.69/4,759.69 = 1,119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.69x = 4,759.69 × 1,119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.69x = 5,329,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329,377.30/3,171.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.30

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