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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.96, 5,056.88 and 1,180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.96, 5,056.88 and 1,180.31 is: 1,770.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.96 : 5,056.88 = 1,180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.96/5,056.88 = 1,180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.96x = 5,056.88 × 1,180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.96x = 5,968,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968,692.77/3,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.62

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