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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.68, 5,112.48 and 1,099.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.68, 5,112.48 and 1,099.84 is: 1,650.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.68 : 5,112.48 = 1,099.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.68/5,112.48 = 1,099.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.68x = 5,112.48 × 1,099.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.68x = 5,622,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,622,910.00/3,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.07

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