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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,551.46, 5,327.26 and 1,179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,551.46, 5,327.26 and 1,179.54 is: 1,769.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,551.46 : 5,327.26 = 1,179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,551.46/5,327.26 = 1,179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,551.46x = 5,327.26 × 1,179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,551.46x = 6,283,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,716.26/3,551.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.33

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