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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.21, 5,046.35 and 1,172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.21, 5,046.35 and 1,172.94 is: 1,759.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.21 : 5,046.35 = 1,172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.21/5,046.35 = 1,172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.21x = 5,046.35 × 1,172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.21x = 5,919,065.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,919,065.77/3,364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.42

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