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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.38, 5,054.75 and 1,179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.38, 5,054.75 and 1,179.65 is: 1,769.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.38 : 5,054.75 = 1,179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.38/5,054.75 = 1,179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.38x = 5,054.75 × 1,179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.38x = 5,962,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962,825.20/3,369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.71

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