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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.23, 5,040.35 and 1,168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.23, 5,040.35 and 1,168.98 is: 1,753.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.23 : 5,040.35 = 1,168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.23/5,040.35 = 1,168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.23x = 5,040.35 × 1,168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.23x = 5,892,079.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,079.62/3,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.47

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