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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.72, 5,039.82 and 1,169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.72, 5,039.82 and 1,169.04 is: 1,753.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.72 : 5,039.82 = 1,169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.72/5,039.82 = 1,169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.72x = 5,039.82 × 1,169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.72x = 5,891,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,891,751.17/3,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.12

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