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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.98, 5,031.78 and 1,162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.98, 5,031.78 and 1,162.97 is: 1,744.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.98 : 5,031.78 = 1,162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.98/5,031.78 = 1,162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.98x = 5,031.78 × 1,162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.98x = 5,851,809.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851,809.19/3,354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.22

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