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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.67, 5,256.46 and 1,164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.67, 5,256.46 and 1,164.71 is: 1,746.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.67 : 5,256.46 = 1,164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.67/5,256.46 = 1,164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.67x = 5,256.46 × 1,164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.67x = 6,122,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122,266.12/3,504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.89

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