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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.18, 4,980.72 and 1,129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.18, 4,980.72 and 1,129.41 is: 1,693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.18 : 4,980.72 = 1,129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.18/4,980.72 = 1,129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.18x = 4,980.72 × 1,129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.18x = 5,625,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,274.98/3,321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.76

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