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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.54, 4,949.19 and 1,108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.54, 4,949.19 and 1,108.73 is: 1,662.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.54 : 4,949.19 = 1,108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.54/4,949.19 = 1,108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.54x = 4,949.19 × 1,108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.54x = 5,487,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,330.92/3,301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.05

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