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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.21, 5,057.95 and 1,180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.21, 5,057.95 and 1,180.98 is: 1,771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.21 : 5,057.95 = 1,180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.21/5,057.95 = 1,180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.21x = 5,057.95 × 1,180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.21x = 5,973,337.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,337.79/3,372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.34

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