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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.68, 5,056.98 and 1,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.68, 5,056.98 and 1,179.96 is: 1,770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.68 : 5,056.98 = 1,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.68/5,056.98 = 1,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.68x = 5,056.98 × 1,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.68x = 5,967,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,034.12/3,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.28

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