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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.96, 4,954.86 and 1,111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.96, 4,954.86 and 1,111.23 is: 1,666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.96 : 4,954.86 = 1,111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.96/4,954.86 = 1,111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.96x = 4,954.86 × 1,111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.96x = 5,505,989.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,505,989.08/3,302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.99

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