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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.38, 5,027.86 and 1,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.38, 5,027.86 and 1,159.10 is: 1,739.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.38 : 5,027.86 = 1,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.38/5,027.86 = 1,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.38x = 5,027.86 × 1,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.38x = 5,827,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,827,792.53/3,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.44

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