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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.98, 4,969.96 and 1,121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.98, 4,969.96 and 1,121.12 is: 1,681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.98 : 4,969.96 = 1,121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.98/4,969.96 = 1,121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.98x = 4,969.96 × 1,121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.98x = 5,571,921.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571,921.56/3,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.85

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