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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.66, 5,058.26 and 1,179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.66, 5,058.26 and 1,179.41 is: 1,769.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.66 : 5,058.26 = 1,179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.66/5,058.26 = 1,179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.66x = 5,058.26 × 1,179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.66x = 5,965,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,965,740.08/3,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.90

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