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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.52, 5,033.79 and 1,164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.52, 5,033.79 and 1,164.84 is: 1,746.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.52 : 5,033.79 = 1,164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.52/5,033.79 = 1,164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.52x = 5,033.79 × 1,164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.52x = 5,863,559.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,559.94/3,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.92

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