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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.59, 5,029.13 and 1,131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.59, 5,029.13 and 1,131.43 is: 1,697.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.59 : 5,029.13 = 1,131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.59/5,029.13 = 1,131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.59x = 5,029.13 × 1,131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.59x = 5,690,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,690,108.56/3,352.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.23

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