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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.83, 4,514.28 and 1,162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.83, 4,514.28 and 1,162.13 is: 1,741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.83 : 4,514.28 = 1,162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.83/4,514.28 = 1,162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.83x = 4,514.28 × 1,162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.83x = 5,246,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,168.93/3,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.85

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