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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.18, 5,253.66 and 1,161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.18, 5,253.66 and 1,161.58 is: 1,742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.18 : 5,253.66 = 1,161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.18/5,253.66 = 1,161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.18x = 5,253.66 × 1,161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.18x = 6,102,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102,546.38/3,502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.50

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