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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.29, 5,057.70 and 1,179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.29, 5,057.70 and 1,179.03 is: 1,769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.29 : 5,057.70 = 1,179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.29/5,057.70 = 1,179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.29x = 5,057.70 × 1,179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.29x = 5,963,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,963,180.03/3,370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.34

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