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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.27, 5,044.91 and 1,171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.27, 5,044.91 and 1,171.47 is: 1,757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.27 : 5,044.91 = 1,171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.27/5,044.91 = 1,171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.27x = 5,044.91 × 1,171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.27x = 5,909,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,960.72/3,363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.21

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