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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.74, 5,038.65 and 1,168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.74, 5,038.65 and 1,168.09 is: 1,752.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.74 : 5,038.65 = 1,168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.74/5,038.65 = 1,168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.74x = 5,038.65 × 1,168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.74x = 5,885,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,885,596.68/3,358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.32

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