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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.66, 4,966.64 and 1,120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.66, 4,966.64 and 1,120.02 is: 1,680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.66 : 4,966.64 = 1,120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.66/4,966.64 = 1,120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.66x = 4,966.64 × 1,120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.66x = 5,562,736.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,736.13/3,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.25

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