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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.44, 5,056.56 and 1,181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.44, 5,056.56 and 1,181.39 is: 1,771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.44 : 5,056.56 = 1,181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.44/5,056.56 = 1,181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.44x = 5,056.56 × 1,181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.44x = 5,973,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,744.14/3,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.34

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