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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.74, 4,960.70 and 1,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.74, 4,960.70 and 1,116 is: 1,673.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.74 : 4,960.70 = 1,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.74/4,960.70 = 1,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.74x = 4,960.70 × 1,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.74x = 5,536,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,141.20/3,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.69

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