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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.04, 5,056.80 and 1,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.04, 5,056.80 and 1,179.84 is: 1,769.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.04 : 5,056.80 = 1,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.04/5,056.80 = 1,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.04x = 5,056.80 × 1,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.04x = 5,966,214.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966,214.91/3,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.84

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