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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.83, 5,176.57 and 1,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.83, 5,176.57 and 1,111.27 is: 1,666.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.83 : 5,176.57 = 1,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.83/5,176.57 = 1,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.83x = 5,176.57 × 1,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.83x = 5,752,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752,566.94/3,451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.53

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