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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.34, 5,026.20 and 1,158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.34, 5,026.20 and 1,158.78 is: 1,738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.34 : 5,026.20 = 1,158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.34/5,026.20 = 1,158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.34x = 5,026.20 × 1,158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.34x = 5,824,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,260.04/3,350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.41

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