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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.67, 5,039.52 and 1,168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.67, 5,039.52 and 1,168.43 is: 1,752.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.67 : 5,039.52 = 1,168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.67/5,039.52 = 1,168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.67x = 5,039.52 × 1,168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.67x = 5,888,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,888,301.16/3,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.64

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