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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.84, 5,194.59 and 1,123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.84, 5,194.59 and 1,123.11 is: 1,684.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.84 : 5,194.59 = 1,123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.84/5,194.59 = 1,123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.84x = 5,194.59 × 1,123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.84x = 5,834,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,095.97/3,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.77

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