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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.80, 5,027.46 and 1,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.80, 5,027.46 and 1,160.88 is: 1,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.80 : 5,027.46 = 1,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.80/5,027.46 = 1,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.80x = 5,027.46 × 1,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.80x = 5,836,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,277.76/3,353.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.20

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