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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.94, 4,951.87 and 1,110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.94, 4,951.87 and 1,110.15 is: 1,664.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.94 : 4,951.87 = 1,110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.94/4,951.87 = 1,110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.94x = 4,951.87 × 1,110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.94x = 5,497,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,497,318.48/3,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.88

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