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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.39, 5,029.09 and 1,160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.39, 5,029.09 and 1,160.83 is: 1,741.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.39 : 5,029.09 = 1,160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.39/5,029.09 = 1,160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.39x = 5,029.09 × 1,160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.39x = 5,837,921.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,921.93/3,352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.42

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