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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.58, 5,057.96 and 1,150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.58, 5,057.96 and 1,150.29 is: 1,725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.58 : 5,057.96 = 1,150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.58/5,057.96 = 1,150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.58x = 5,057.96 × 1,150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.58x = 5,818,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,115.06/3,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.63

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