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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.29, 5,056.95 and 1,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.29, 5,056.95 and 1,180.03 is: 1,770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.29 : 5,056.95 = 1,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.29/5,056.95 = 1,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.29x = 5,056.95 × 1,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.29x = 5,967,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,321.52/3,371.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.04

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