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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.93, 5,057.89 and 1,180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.93, 5,057.89 and 1,180.14 is: 1,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.93 : 5,057.89 = 1,180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.93/5,057.89 = 1,180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.93x = 5,057.89 × 1,180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.93x = 5,969,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,012.40/3,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.21

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