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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.64, 5,059.75 and 1,180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.64, 5,059.75 and 1,180.36 is: 1,771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.64 : 5,059.75 = 1,180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.64/5,059.75 = 1,180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.64x = 5,059.75 × 1,180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.64x = 5,972,326.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972,326.51/3,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.34

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