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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.62, 5,030.43 and 1,162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.62, 5,030.43 and 1,162.35 is: 1,743.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.62 : 5,030.43 = 1,162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.62/5,030.43 = 1,162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.62x = 5,030.43 × 1,162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.62x = 5,847,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,847,089.35/3,353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.52

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