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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.95, 5,036.92 and 1,166.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.95, 5,036.92 and 1,166.67 is: 1,750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.95 : 5,036.92 = 1,166.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.95/5,036.92 = 1,166.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.95x = 5,036.92 × 1,166.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.95x = 5,876,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,876,423.46/3,357.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.01

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