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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,353.91, 5,028.72 and 1,162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,353.91, 5,028.72 and 1,162.79 is: 1,743.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,353.91 : 5,028.72 = 1,162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,353.91/5,028.72 = 1,162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,353.91x = 5,028.72 × 1,162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,353.91x = 5,847,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,847,334.68/3,353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.44

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