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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.60, 4,984.98 and 1,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.60, 4,984.98 and 1,132.72 is: 1,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.60 : 4,984.98 = 1,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.60/4,984.98 = 1,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.60x = 4,984.98 × 1,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.60x = 5,646,586.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,646,586.55/3,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.45

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