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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.85, 5,023.62 and 1,157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.85, 5,023.62 and 1,157.07 is: 1,735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.85 : 5,023.62 = 1,157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.85/5,023.62 = 1,157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.85x = 5,023.62 × 1,157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.85x = 5,812,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,812,679.99/3,348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.72

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