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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.82, 5,059.91 and 1,183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.82, 5,059.91 and 1,183.09 is: 1,774.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.82 : 5,059.91 = 1,183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.82/5,059.91 = 1,183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.82x = 5,059.91 × 1,183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.82x = 5,986,297.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,986,297.71/3,372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.87

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