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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.31, 5,179.83 and 1,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.31, 5,179.83 and 1,113.40 is: 1,670.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.31 : 5,179.83 = 1,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.31/5,179.83 = 1,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.31x = 5,179.83 × 1,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.31x = 5,767,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,222.72/3,453.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.06

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