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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.23, 5,056.90 and 1,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.23, 5,056.90 and 1,180.24 is: 1,769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.23 : 5,056.90 = 1,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.23/5,056.90 = 1,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.23x = 5,056.90 × 1,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.23x = 5,968,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968,340.06/3,372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.85

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