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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.68, 5,027.27 and 1,160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.68, 5,027.27 and 1,160.82 is: 1,740.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.68 : 5,027.27 = 1,160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.68/5,027.27 = 1,160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.68x = 5,027.27 × 1,160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.68x = 5,835,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,835,749.76/3,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.62

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