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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.92, 5,061.30 and 1,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.92, 5,061.30 and 1,183.22 is: 1,775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.92 : 5,061.30 = 1,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.92/5,061.30 = 1,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.92x = 5,061.30 × 1,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.92x = 5,988,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,988,631.39/3,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.50

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