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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.67, 4,942.98 and 1,104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.67, 4,942.98 and 1,104.41 is: 1,656.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.67 : 4,942.98 = 1,104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.67/4,942.98 = 1,104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.67x = 4,942.98 × 1,104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.67x = 5,459,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,076.54/3,295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.44

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