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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.90, 5,060.14 and 1,180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.90, 5,060.14 and 1,180.66 is: 1,771.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.90 : 5,060.14 = 1,180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.90/5,060.14 = 1,180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.90x = 5,060.14 × 1,180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.90x = 5,974,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974,304.89/3,371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.79

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