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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.09, 5,057.96 and 1,180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.09, 5,057.96 and 1,180.65 is: 1,770.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.09 : 5,057.96 = 1,180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.09/5,057.96 = 1,180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.09x = 5,057.96 × 1,180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.09x = 5,971,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,655.18/3,372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.91

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