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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.73, 5,023.70 and 1,157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.73, 5,023.70 and 1,157.68 is: 1,736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.73 : 5,023.70 = 1,157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.73/5,023.70 = 1,157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.73x = 5,023.70 × 1,157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.73x = 5,815,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815,837.02/3,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.73

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