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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.44, 5,266.58 and 1,171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.44, 5,266.58 and 1,171.23 is: 1,756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.44 : 5,266.58 = 1,171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.44/5,266.58 = 1,171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.44x = 5,266.58 × 1,171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.44x = 6,168,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,168,370.64/3,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.65

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