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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.78, 5,031.08 and 1,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.78, 5,031.08 and 1,161.92 is: 1,743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.78 : 5,031.08 = 1,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.78/5,031.08 = 1,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.78x = 5,031.08 × 1,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.78x = 5,845,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,845,712.47/3,353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.02

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