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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.61, 5,055.93 and 1,179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.61, 5,055.93 and 1,179.35 is: 1,769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.61 : 5,055.93 = 1,179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.61/5,055.93 = 1,179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.61x = 5,055.93 × 1,179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.61x = 5,962,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962,685.77/3,370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.03

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