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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.65, 5,252.78 and 1,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.65, 5,252.78 and 1,161.16 is: 1,741.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.65 : 5,252.78 = 1,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.65/5,252.78 = 1,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.65x = 5,252.78 × 1,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.65x = 6,099,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,099,307.80/3,501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.84

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