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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.81, 5,125.93 and 1,108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.81, 5,125.93 and 1,108.13 is: 1,662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.81 : 5,125.93 = 1,108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.81/5,125.93 = 1,108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.81x = 5,125.93 × 1,108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.81x = 5,680,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,680,168.41/3,416.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.42

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