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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,351.65, 5,027.47 and 1,160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,351.65, 5,027.47 and 1,160.39 is: 1,740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,351.65 : 5,027.47 = 1,160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,351.65/5,027.47 = 1,160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,351.65x = 5,027.47 × 1,160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,351.65x = 5,833,835.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833,835.58/3,351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.59

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