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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.67, 5,059.02 and 1,181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.67, 5,059.02 and 1,181.44 is: 1,772.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.67 : 5,059.02 = 1,181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.67/5,059.02 = 1,181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.67x = 5,059.02 × 1,181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.67x = 5,976,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,976,928.59/3,372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.17

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