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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.75, 5,172.26 and 1,108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.75, 5,172.26 and 1,108.11 is: 1,662.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.75 : 5,172.26 = 1,108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.75/5,172.26 = 1,108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.75x = 5,172.26 × 1,108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.75x = 5,731,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,731,427.49/3,447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.37

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