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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.54, 5,028.63 and 1,161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.54, 5,028.63 and 1,161.73 is: 1,741.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.54 : 5,028.63 = 1,161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.54/5,028.63 = 1,161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.54x = 5,028.63 × 1,161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.54x = 5,841,910.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,841,910.33/3,354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.49

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