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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.70, 5,177.46 and 1,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.70, 5,177.46 and 1,112.28 is: 1,667.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.70 : 5,177.46 = 1,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.70/5,177.46 = 1,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.70x = 5,177.46 × 1,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.70x = 5,758,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,758,785.21/3,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.91

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