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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.34, 5,086.32 and 1,169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.34, 5,086.32 and 1,169.32 is: 1,754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.34 : 5,086.32 = 1,169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.34/5,086.32 = 1,169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.34x = 5,086.32 × 1,169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.34x = 5,947,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,504.42/3,390.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.25

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