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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.48, 5,051.50 and 1,176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.48, 5,051.50 and 1,176.59 is: 1,763.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.48 : 5,051.50 = 1,176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.48/5,051.50 = 1,176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.48x = 5,051.50 × 1,176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.48x = 5,943,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,943,554.07/3,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.42

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