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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,508.92, 5,263.44 and 1,168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,508.92, 5,263.44 and 1,168.89 is: 1,753.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,508.92 : 5,263.44 = 1,168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,508.92/5,263.44 = 1,168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,508.92x = 5,263.44 × 1,168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,508.92x = 6,152,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,406.50/3,508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.36

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