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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.52, 5,263.79 and 1,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.52, 5,263.79 and 1,169.27 is: 1,753.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.52 : 5,263.79 = 1,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.52/5,263.79 = 1,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.52x = 5,263.79 × 1,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.52x = 6,154,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,154,791.73/3,510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.24

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