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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.13, 4,951.72 and 1,109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.13, 4,951.72 and 1,109.87 is: 1,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.13 : 4,951.72 = 1,109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.13/4,951.72 = 1,109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.13x = 4,951.72 × 1,109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.13x = 5,495,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,495,737.94/3,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.80

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