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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.67, 4,511.04 and 1,159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.67, 4,511.04 and 1,159.86 is: 1,738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.67 : 4,511.04 = 1,159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.67/4,511.04 = 1,159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.67x = 4,511.04 × 1,159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.67x = 5,232,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,174.85/3,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.45

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