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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.60, 4,663.26 and 1,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.60, 4,663.26 and 1,161.84 is: 1,741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.60 : 4,663.26 = 1,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.60/4,663.26 = 1,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.60x = 4,663.26 × 1,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.60x = 5,417,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,417,962.00/3,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.21

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