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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.82, 5,023.56 and 1,157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.82, 5,023.56 and 1,157.70 is: 1,736.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.82 : 5,023.56 = 1,157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.82/5,023.56 = 1,157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.82x = 5,023.56 × 1,157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.82x = 5,815,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815,775.41/3,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.66

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