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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.40, 5,056.96 and 1,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.40, 5,056.96 and 1,181.08 is: 1,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.40 : 5,056.96 = 1,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.40/5,056.96 = 1,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.40x = 5,056.96 × 1,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.40x = 5,972,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972,674.32/3,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.05

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