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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.64, 5,026.02 and 1,159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.64, 5,026.02 and 1,159.43 is: 1,739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.64 : 5,026.02 = 1,159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.64/5,026.02 = 1,159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.64x = 5,026.02 × 1,159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.64x = 5,827,318.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,827,318.37/3,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.17

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