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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.96, 5,051.74 and 1,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.96, 5,051.74 and 1,177.26 is: 1,764.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.96 : 5,051.74 = 1,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.96/5,051.74 = 1,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.96x = 5,051.74 × 1,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.96x = 5,947,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,211.43/3,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.77

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