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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.71, 5,266.29 and 1,170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.71, 5,266.29 and 1,170.62 is: 1,756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.71 : 5,266.29 = 1,170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.71/5,266.29 = 1,170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.71x = 5,266.29 × 1,170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.71x = 6,164,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,164,824.40/3,510.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.01

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