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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.91, 5,039.97 and 1,170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.91, 5,039.97 and 1,170.35 is: 1,754.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.91 : 5,039.97 = 1,170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.91/5,039.97 = 1,170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.91x = 5,039.97 × 1,170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.91x = 5,898,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,898,503.69/3,361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.51

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