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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.93, 5,265.82 and 1,170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.93, 5,265.82 and 1,170.73 is: 1,755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.93 : 5,265.82 = 1,170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.93/5,265.82 = 1,170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.93x = 5,265.82 × 1,170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.93x = 6,164,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,164,853.45/3,510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.90

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