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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.96, 5,059.48 and 1,181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.96, 5,059.48 and 1,181.69 is: 1,772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.96 : 5,059.48 = 1,181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.96/5,059.48 = 1,181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.96x = 5,059.48 × 1,181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.96x = 5,978,736.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,736.92/3,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.55

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