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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.94, 5,057.93 and 1,180.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.94, 5,057.93 and 1,180.67 is: 1,771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.94 : 5,057.93 = 1,180.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.94/5,057.93 = 1,180.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.94x = 5,057.93 × 1,180.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.94x = 5,971,715.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,715.02/3,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.00

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