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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.28, 5,031.82 and 1,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.28, 5,031.82 and 1,162.68 is: 1,744.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.28 : 5,031.82 = 1,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.28/5,031.82 = 1,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.28x = 5,031.82 × 1,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.28x = 5,850,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850,396.48/3,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.16

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