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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.54, 5,029.16 and 1,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.54, 5,029.16 and 1,161.27 is: 1,742.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.54 : 5,029.16 = 1,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.54/5,029.16 = 1,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.54x = 5,029.16 × 1,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.54x = 5,840,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,840,181.68/3,352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.02

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