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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,417.39, 5,127.30 and 1,108.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,417.39, 5,127.30 and 1,108.89 is: 1,663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,417.39 : 5,127.30 = 1,108.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,417.39/5,127.30 = 1,108.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,417.39x = 5,127.30 × 1,108.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,417.39x = 5,685,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,685,611.70/3,417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.73

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