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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.84, 5,056.61 and 1,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.84, 5,056.61 and 1,179.72 is: 1,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.84 : 5,056.61 = 1,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.84/5,056.61 = 1,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.84x = 5,056.61 × 1,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.84x = 5,965,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,965,378.05/3,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.70

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