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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.80, 5,145.06 and 1,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.80, 5,145.06 and 1,121 is: 1,681.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.80 : 5,145.06 = 1,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.80/5,145.06 = 1,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.80x = 5,145.06 × 1,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.80x = 5,767,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,612.26/3,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.62

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