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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,391.76, 5,086.35 and 1,169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,391.76, 5,086.35 and 1,169.96 is: 1,754.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,391.76 : 5,086.35 = 1,169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,391.76/5,086.35 = 1,169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,391.76x = 5,086.35 × 1,169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,391.76x = 5,950,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,800.61/3,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.49

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