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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.21, 5,043.23 and 1,171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.21, 5,043.23 and 1,171.67 is: 1,756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.21 : 5,043.23 = 1,171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.21/5,043.23 = 1,171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.21x = 5,043.23 × 1,171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.21x = 5,908,970.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,908,970.22/3,363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.94

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