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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.62, 5,265.66 and 1,170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.62, 5,265.66 and 1,170.81 is: 1,755.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.62 : 5,265.66 = 1,170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.62/5,265.66 = 1,170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.62x = 5,265.66 × 1,170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.62x = 6,165,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,165,087.38/3,511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.62

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