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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.69, 4,952.87 and 1,110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.69, 4,952.87 and 1,110.59 is: 1,665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.69 : 4,952.87 = 1,110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.69/4,952.87 = 1,110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.69x = 4,952.87 × 1,110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.69x = 5,500,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,500,589.51/3,301.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.99

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