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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.64, 5,058.96 and 1,180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.64, 5,058.96 and 1,180.17 is: 1,770.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.64 : 5,058.96 = 1,180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.64/5,058.96 = 1,180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.64x = 5,058.96 × 1,180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.64x = 5,970,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,970,428.40/3,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.26

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