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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.83, 4,517.28 and 1,164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.83, 4,517.28 and 1,164.12 is: 1,744.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.83 : 4,517.28 = 1,164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.83/4,517.28 = 1,164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.83x = 4,517.28 × 1,164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.83x = 5,258,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258,655.99/3,013.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.84

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