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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.44, 4,950.72 and 1,110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.44, 4,950.72 and 1,110.48 is: 1,665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.44 : 4,950.72 = 1,110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.44/4,950.72 = 1,110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.44x = 4,950.72 × 1,110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.44x = 5,497,675.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,497,675.55/3,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.24

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