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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.93, 5,056.91 and 1,179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.93, 5,056.91 and 1,179.50 is: 1,769.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.93 : 5,056.91 = 1,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.93/5,056.91 = 1,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.93x = 5,056.91 × 1,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.93x = 5,964,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,605.22/3,370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.42

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