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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.43, 4,996.20 and 1,109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.43, 4,996.20 and 1,109.38 is: 1,664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.43 : 4,996.20 = 1,109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.43/4,996.20 = 1,109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.43x = 4,996.20 × 1,109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.43x = 5,542,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,542,684.36/3,330.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.25

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