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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.77, 4,939.42 and 1,101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.77, 4,939.42 and 1,101.51 is: 1,652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.77 : 4,939.42 = 1,101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.77/4,939.42 = 1,101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.77x = 4,939.42 × 1,101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.77x = 5,440,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440,820.52/3,292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.35

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