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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.50, 5,176.51 and 1,111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.50, 5,176.51 and 1,111.71 is: 1,667.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.50 : 5,176.51 = 1,111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.50/5,176.51 = 1,111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.50x = 5,176.51 × 1,111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.50x = 5,754,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,754,777.93/3,451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.33

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