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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.48, 5,026.84 and 1,160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.48, 5,026.84 and 1,160.72 is: 1,739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.48 : 5,026.84 = 1,160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.48/5,026.84 = 1,160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.48x = 5,026.84 × 1,160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.48x = 5,834,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,753.72/3,353.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.91

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