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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.65, 5,026.86 and 1,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.65, 5,026.86 and 1,161 is: 1,741.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.65 : 5,026.86 = 1,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.65/5,026.86 = 1,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.65x = 5,026.86 × 1,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.65x = 5,836,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,184.46/3,351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.29

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