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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.48, 5,057.22 and 1,180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.48, 5,057.22 and 1,180.83 is: 1,771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.48 : 5,057.22 = 1,180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.48/5,057.22 = 1,180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.48x = 5,057.22 × 1,180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.48x = 5,971,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,733.84/3,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.25

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