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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.06, 5,019.67 and 1,124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.06, 5,019.67 and 1,124.68 is: 1,687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.06 : 5,019.67 = 1,124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.06/5,019.67 = 1,124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.06x = 5,019.67 × 1,124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.06x = 5,645,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,645,497.36/3,346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.21

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