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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.16, 5,144.52 and 1,121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.16, 5,144.52 and 1,121.12 is: 1,681.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.16 : 5,144.52 = 1,121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.16/5,144.52 = 1,121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.16x = 5,144.52 × 1,121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.16x = 5,767,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,624.26/3,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.44

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