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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.55, 5,179.14 and 1,112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.55, 5,179.14 and 1,112.63 is: 1,669.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.55 : 5,179.14 = 1,112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.55/5,179.14 = 1,112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.55x = 5,179.14 × 1,112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.55x = 5,762,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,762,440.64/3,452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.04

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