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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.73, 5,045.59 and 1,172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.73, 5,045.59 and 1,172.40 is: 1,758.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.73 : 5,045.59 = 1,172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.73/5,045.59 = 1,172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.73x = 5,045.59 × 1,172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.73x = 5,915,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,915,446.45/3,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.60

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