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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.94, 5,027.19 and 1,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.94, 5,027.19 and 1,161.24 is: 1,742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.94 : 5,027.19 = 1,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.94/5,027.19 = 1,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.94x = 5,027.19 × 1,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.94x = 5,837,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,774.12/3,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.13

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