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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.91, 5,253.66 and 1,162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.91, 5,253.66 and 1,162.89 is: 1,744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.91 : 5,253.66 = 1,162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.91/5,253.66 = 1,162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.91x = 5,253.66 × 1,162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.91x = 6,109,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,109,428.68/3,502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.10

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