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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.01, 5,267.41 and 1,171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.01, 5,267.41 and 1,171.75 is: 1,757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.01 : 5,267.41 = 1,171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.01/5,267.41 = 1,171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.01x = 5,267.41 × 1,171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.01x = 6,172,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,087.67/3,512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.42

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