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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.59, 5,058.71 and 1,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.59, 5,058.71 and 1,181.14 is: 1,771.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.59 : 5,058.71 = 1,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.59/5,058.71 = 1,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.59x = 5,058.71 × 1,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.59x = 5,975,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,044.73/3,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.65

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