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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.61, 5,025.92 and 1,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.61, 5,025.92 and 1,158.14 is: 1,737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.61 : 5,025.92 = 1,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.61/5,025.92 = 1,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.61x = 5,025.92 × 1,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.61x = 5,820,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,820,725.76/3,350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.21

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