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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.59, 5,194.21 and 1,122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.59, 5,194.21 and 1,122.96 is: 1,684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.59 : 5,194.21 = 1,122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.59/5,194.21 = 1,122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.59x = 5,194.21 × 1,122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.59x = 5,832,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,890.06/3,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.06

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