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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.72, 5,044.08 and 1,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.72, 5,044.08 and 1,171.44 is: 1,757.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.72 : 5,044.08 = 1,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.72/5,044.08 = 1,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.72x = 5,044.08 × 1,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.72x = 5,908,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,908,837.08/3,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.16

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