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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.34, 5,055.14 and 1,179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.34, 5,055.14 and 1,179.11 is: 1,768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.34 : 5,055.14 = 1,179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.34/5,055.14 = 1,179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.34x = 5,055.14 × 1,179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.34x = 5,960,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,960,543.80/3,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.53

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