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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.54, 5,061.08 and 1,181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.54, 5,061.08 and 1,181.29 is: 1,772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.54 : 5,061.08 = 1,181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.54/5,061.08 = 1,181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.54x = 5,061.08 × 1,181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.54x = 5,978,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,593.49/3,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.73

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