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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,449.70, 5,172.97 and 1,109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,449.70, 5,172.97 and 1,109.28 is: 1,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,449.70 : 5,172.97 = 1,109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,449.70/5,172.97 = 1,109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,449.70x = 5,172.97 × 1,109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,449.70x = 5,738,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738,243.52/3,449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.40

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