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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.72, 4,951.82 and 1,109.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.72, 4,951.82 and 1,109.39 is: 1,664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.72 : 4,951.82 = 1,109.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.72/4,951.82 = 1,109.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.72x = 4,951.82 × 1,109.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.72x = 5,493,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,493,469.28/3,300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.32

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