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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.39, 5,145.36 and 1,120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.39, 5,145.36 and 1,120.89 is: 1,681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.39 : 5,145.36 = 1,120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.39/5,145.36 = 1,120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.39x = 5,145.36 × 1,120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.39x = 5,767,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,382.57/3,429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.75

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