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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.03, 5,055.84 and 1,178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.03, 5,055.84 and 1,178.70 is: 1,768.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.03 : 5,055.84 = 1,178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.03/5,055.84 = 1,178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.03x = 5,055.84 × 1,178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.03x = 5,959,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,331.40/3,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.33

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