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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.53, 4,664.14 and 1,161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.53, 4,664.14 and 1,161.58 is: 1,742.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.53 : 4,664.14 = 1,161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.53/4,664.14 = 1,161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.53x = 4,664.14 × 1,161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.53x = 5,417,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,417,771.74/3,109.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.31

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