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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.23, 5,058.40 and 1,181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.23, 5,058.40 and 1,181.24 is: 1,771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.23 : 5,058.40 = 1,181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.23/5,058.40 = 1,181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.23x = 5,058.40 × 1,181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.23x = 5,975,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,184.42/3,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.35

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