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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.91, 5,054.22 and 1,177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.91, 5,054.22 and 1,177.68 is: 1,766.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.91 : 5,054.22 = 1,177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.91/5,054.22 = 1,177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.91x = 5,054.22 × 1,177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.91x = 5,952,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,253.81/3,368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.82

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