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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.73, 5,046.26 and 1,172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.73, 5,046.26 and 1,172.53 is: 1,759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.73 : 5,046.26 = 1,172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.73/5,046.26 = 1,172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.73x = 5,046.26 × 1,172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.73x = 5,916,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,916,891.24/3,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.03

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