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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.78, 5,167.17 and 1,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.78, 5,167.17 and 1,136.28 is: 1,704.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.78 : 5,167.17 = 1,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.78/5,167.17 = 1,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.78x = 5,167.17 × 1,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.78x = 5,871,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,871,351.93/3,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.42

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