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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.06, 5,044.60 and 1,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.06, 5,044.60 and 1,171.20 is: 1,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.06 : 5,044.60 = 1,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.06/5,044.60 = 1,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.06x = 5,044.60 × 1,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.06x = 5,908,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,908,235.52/3,363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.80

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