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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.63, 4,962.90 and 1,117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.63, 4,962.90 and 1,117.77 is: 1,676.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.63 : 4,962.90 = 1,117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.63/4,962.90 = 1,117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.63x = 4,962.90 × 1,117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.63x = 5,547,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547,380.73/3,309.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.13

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