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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.28, 4,513.68 and 1,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.28, 4,513.68 and 1,161.84 is: 1,741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.28 : 4,513.68 = 1,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.28/4,513.68 = 1,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.28x = 4,513.68 × 1,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.28x = 5,244,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,173.97/3,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.51

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