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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.08, 5,034.19 and 1,164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.08, 5,034.19 and 1,164.81 is: 1,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.08 : 5,034.19 = 1,164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.08/5,034.19 = 1,164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.08x = 5,034.19 × 1,164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.08x = 5,863,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,874.85/3,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.72

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