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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.84, 5,031.36 and 1,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.84, 5,031.36 and 1,163.16 is: 1,744.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.84 : 5,031.36 = 1,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.84/5,031.36 = 1,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.84x = 5,031.36 × 1,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.84x = 5,852,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,276.70/3,354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.43

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