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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.25, 5,060.34 and 1,181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.25, 5,060.34 and 1,181.45 is: 1,772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.25 : 5,060.34 = 1,181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.25/5,060.34 = 1,181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.25x = 5,060.34 × 1,181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.25x = 5,978,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,551.34/3,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.34

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