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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.94, 4,973.60 and 1,124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.94, 4,973.60 and 1,124.56 is: 1,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.94 : 4,973.60 = 1,124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.94/4,973.60 = 1,124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.94x = 4,973.60 × 1,124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.94x = 5,593,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,593,111.62/3,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.73

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