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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.22, 5,059.65 and 1,182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.22, 5,059.65 and 1,182.17 is: 1,773.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.22 : 5,059.65 = 1,182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.22/5,059.65 = 1,182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.22x = 5,059.65 × 1,182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.22x = 5,981,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,981,366.44/3,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.19

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