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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.87, 5,029.98 and 1,161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.87, 5,029.98 and 1,161.55 is: 1,742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.87 : 5,029.98 = 1,161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.87/5,029.98 = 1,161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.87x = 5,029.98 × 1,161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.87x = 5,842,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,842,573.27/3,352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.56

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