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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.91, 5,161.29 and 1,101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.91, 5,161.29 and 1,101.46 is: 1,651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.91 : 5,161.29 = 1,101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.91/5,161.29 = 1,101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.91x = 5,161.29 × 1,101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.91x = 5,684,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,684,954.48/3,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.69

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