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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.63, 5,043.26 and 1,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.63, 5,043.26 and 1,171.44 is: 1,756.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.63 : 5,043.26 = 1,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.63/5,043.26 = 1,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.63x = 5,043.26 × 1,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.63x = 5,907,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,907,879.42/3,362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.92

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