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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.31, 4,952.53 and 1,110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.31, 4,952.53 and 1,110.05 is: 1,665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.31 : 4,952.53 = 1,110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.31/4,952.53 = 1,110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.31x = 4,952.53 × 1,110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.31x = 5,497,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,497,528.39/3,301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.26

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