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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.68, 4,982.08 and 1,130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.68, 4,982.08 and 1,130.36 is: 1,695.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.68 : 4,982.08 = 1,130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.68/4,982.08 = 1,130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.68x = 4,982.08 × 1,130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.68x = 5,631,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,543.95/3,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.39

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