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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.68, 5,041.44 and 1,169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.68, 5,041.44 and 1,169.82 is: 1,754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.68 : 5,041.44 = 1,169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.68/5,041.44 = 1,169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.68x = 5,041.44 × 1,169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.68x = 5,897,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,897,577.34/3,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.35

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