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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.68, 5,045.52 and 1,172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.68, 5,045.52 and 1,172.44 is: 1,758.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.68 : 5,045.52 = 1,172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.68/5,045.52 = 1,172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.68x = 5,045.52 × 1,172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.68x = 5,915,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,915,569.47/3,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.66

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