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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.78, 5,029.08 and 1,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.78, 5,029.08 and 1,161.64 is: 1,742.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.78 : 5,029.08 = 1,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.78/5,029.08 = 1,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.78x = 5,029.08 × 1,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.78x = 5,841,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,841,980.49/3,352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.43

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