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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.03, 5,056.82 and 1,179.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.03, 5,056.82 and 1,179.71 is: 1,769.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.03 : 5,056.82 = 1,179.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.03/5,056.82 = 1,179.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.03x = 5,056.82 × 1,179.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.03x = 5,965,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,965,581.12/3,371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.66

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