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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.72, 5,061.36 and 1,181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.72, 5,061.36 and 1,181.48 is: 1,773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.72 : 5,061.36 = 1,181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.72/5,061.36 = 1,181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.72x = 5,061.36 × 1,181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.72x = 5,979,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,979,870.31/3,372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.01

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