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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.78, 5,026.38 and 1,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.78, 5,026.38 and 1,159.22 is: 1,738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.78 : 5,026.38 = 1,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.78/5,026.38 = 1,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.78x = 5,026.38 × 1,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.78x = 5,826,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826,680.22/3,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.90

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