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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.61, 4,966.79 and 1,119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.61, 4,966.79 and 1,119.02 is: 1,678.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.61 : 4,966.79 = 1,119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.61/4,966.79 = 1,119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.61x = 4,966.79 × 1,119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.61x = 5,557,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,557,906.92/3,310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.82

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