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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.44, 5,071.34 and 1,160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.44, 5,071.34 and 1,160.01 is: 1,739.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.44 : 5,071.34 = 1,160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.44/5,071.34 = 1,160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.44x = 5,071.34 × 1,160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.44x = 5,882,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,799.31/3,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.73

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