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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.22, 5,058.36 and 1,180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.22, 5,058.36 and 1,180.95 is: 1,771.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.22 : 5,058.36 = 1,180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.22/5,058.36 = 1,180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.22x = 5,058.36 × 1,180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.22x = 5,973,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,670.24/3,372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.44

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