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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.22, 5,058.15 and 1,181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.22, 5,058.15 and 1,181.17 is: 1,771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.22 : 5,058.15 = 1,181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.22/5,058.15 = 1,181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.22x = 5,058.15 × 1,181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.22x = 5,974,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974,535.04/3,372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.69

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