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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.58, 4,518.06 and 1,162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.58, 4,518.06 and 1,162.71 is: 1,744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.58 : 4,518.06 = 1,162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.58/4,518.06 = 1,162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.58x = 4,518.06 × 1,162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.58x = 5,253,193.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253,193.54/3,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.33

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