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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.66, 5,145.27 and 1,121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.66, 5,145.27 and 1,121.62 is: 1,682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.66 : 5,145.27 = 1,121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.66/5,145.27 = 1,121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.66x = 5,145.27 × 1,121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.66x = 5,771,037.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771,037.74/3,430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.19

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