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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.88, 5,060.15 and 1,180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.88, 5,060.15 and 1,180.62 is: 1,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.88 : 5,060.15 = 1,180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.88/5,060.15 = 1,180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.88x = 5,060.15 × 1,180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.88x = 5,974,108.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974,108.39/3,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.74

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