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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.46, 5,057.63 and 1,180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.46, 5,057.63 and 1,180.82 is: 1,771.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.46 : 5,057.63 = 1,180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.46/5,057.63 = 1,180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.46x = 5,057.63 × 1,180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.46x = 5,972,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972,119.46/3,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.37

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