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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.62, 5,020.94 and 1,126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.62, 5,020.94 and 1,126.78 is: 1,688.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.62 : 5,020.94 = 1,126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.62/5,020.94 = 1,126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.62x = 5,020.94 × 1,126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.62x = 5,657,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,657,478.70/3,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.99

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