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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.40, 5,056.86 and 1,181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.40, 5,056.86 and 1,181.54 is: 1,771.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.40 : 5,056.86 = 1,181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.40/5,056.86 = 1,181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.40x = 5,056.86 × 1,181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.40x = 5,974,882.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974,882.36/3,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.18

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