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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.85, 5,026.62 and 1,159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.85, 5,026.62 and 1,159.07 is: 1,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.85 : 5,026.62 = 1,159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.85/5,026.62 = 1,159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.85x = 5,026.62 × 1,159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.85x = 5,826,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826,204.44/3,350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.72

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