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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.22, 5,056.86 and 1,179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.22, 5,056.86 and 1,179.95 is: 1,769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.22 : 5,056.86 = 1,179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.22/5,056.86 = 1,179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.22x = 5,056.86 × 1,179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.22x = 5,966,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966,816.67/3,371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.93

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