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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.33, 5,055.51 and 1,179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.33, 5,055.51 and 1,179.06 is: 1,768.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.33 : 5,055.51 = 1,179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.33/5,055.51 = 1,179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.33x = 5,055.51 × 1,179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.33x = 5,960,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,960,735.08/3,370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.59

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