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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.39, 5,194.09 and 1,121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.39, 5,194.09 and 1,121.63 is: 1,682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.39 : 5,194.09 = 1,121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.39/5,194.09 = 1,121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.39x = 5,194.09 × 1,121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.39x = 5,825,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825,822.60/3,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.60

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