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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.67, 5,027.71 and 1,130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.67, 5,027.71 and 1,130.32 is: 1,695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.67 : 5,027.71 = 1,130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.67/5,027.71 = 1,130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.67x = 5,027.71 × 1,130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.67x = 5,682,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682,921.17/3,351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.55

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