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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.95, 5,061.71 and 1,181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.95, 5,061.71 and 1,181.70 is: 1,773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.95 : 5,061.71 = 1,181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.95/5,061.71 = 1,181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.95x = 5,061.71 × 1,181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.95x = 5,981,422.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,981,422.71/3,372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.35

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