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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.97, 5,060.24 and 1,180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.97, 5,060.24 and 1,180.71 is: 1,771.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.97 : 5,060.24 = 1,180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.97/5,060.24 = 1,180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.97x = 5,060.24 × 1,180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.97x = 5,974,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974,670.07/3,371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.86

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