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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.23, 5,049.68 and 1,177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.23, 5,049.68 and 1,177.83 is: 1,764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.23 : 5,049.68 = 1,177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.23/5,049.68 = 1,177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.23x = 5,049.68 × 1,177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.23x = 5,947,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,658.71/3,370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.76

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