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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.62, 5,042.96 and 1,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.62, 5,042.96 and 1,170.96 is: 1,756.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.62 : 5,042.96 = 1,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.62/5,042.96 = 1,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.62x = 5,042.96 × 1,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.62x = 5,905,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,905,104.44/3,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.62

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