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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.28, 4,982.64 and 1,130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.28, 4,982.64 and 1,130.14 is: 1,695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.28 : 4,982.64 = 1,130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.28/4,982.64 = 1,130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.28x = 4,982.64 × 1,130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.28x = 5,631,080.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,080.77/3,321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.45

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