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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.02, 4,951.20 and 1,108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.02, 4,951.20 and 1,108.74 is: 1,663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.02 : 4,951.20 = 1,108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.02/4,951.20 = 1,108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.02x = 4,951.20 × 1,108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.02x = 5,489,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489,593.49/3,300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.51

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