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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.61, 5,042.27 and 1,170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.61, 5,042.27 and 1,170.87 is: 1,756.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.61 : 5,042.27 = 1,170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.61/5,042.27 = 1,170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.61x = 5,042.27 × 1,170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.61x = 5,903,842.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,903,842.67/3,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.78

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