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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.77, 5,056.19 and 1,179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.77, 5,056.19 and 1,179.51 is: 1,769.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.77 : 5,056.19 = 1,179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.77/5,056.19 = 1,179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.77x = 5,056.19 × 1,179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.77x = 5,963,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,963,826.67/3,370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.28

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