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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.62, 5,026.61 and 1,159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.62, 5,026.61 and 1,159.30 is: 1,739.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.62 : 5,026.61 = 1,159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.62/5,026.61 = 1,159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.62x = 5,026.61 × 1,159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.62x = 5,827,348.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,827,348.97/3,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.19

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