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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.91, 5,264.63 and 1,170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.91, 5,264.63 and 1,170.11 is: 1,754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.91 : 5,264.63 = 1,170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.91/5,264.63 = 1,170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.91x = 5,264.63 × 1,170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.91x = 6,160,207.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160,207.91/3,510.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.59

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