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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.10, 5,027.46 and 1,158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.10, 5,027.46 and 1,158.84 is: 1,739.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.10 : 5,027.46 = 1,158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.10/5,027.46 = 1,158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.10x = 5,027.46 × 1,158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.10x = 5,826,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826,021.75/3,350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.06

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