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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.52, 5,026.25 and 1,158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.52, 5,026.25 and 1,158.73 is: 1,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.52 : 5,026.25 = 1,158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.52/5,026.25 = 1,158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.52x = 5,026.25 × 1,158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.52x = 5,824,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,056.99/3,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.25

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