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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.73, 5,049.95 and 1,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.73, 5,049.95 and 1,176.14 is: 1,763.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.73 : 5,049.95 = 1,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.73/5,049.95 = 1,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.73x = 5,049.95 × 1,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.73x = 5,939,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,939,454.94/3,367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.64

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