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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.32, 5,058.50 and 1,181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.32, 5,058.50 and 1,181.09 is: 1,771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.32 : 5,058.50 = 1,181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.32/5,058.50 = 1,181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.32x = 5,058.50 × 1,181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.32x = 5,974,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974,512.57/3,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.64

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