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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.53, 5,011.48 and 1,119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.53, 5,011.48 and 1,119.58 is: 1,679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.53 : 5,011.48 = 1,119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.53/5,011.48 = 1,119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.53x = 5,011.48 × 1,119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.53x = 5,610,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610,752.78/3,340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.60

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