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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.41, 5,057.03 and 1,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.41, 5,057.03 and 1,180.94 is: 1,770.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.41 : 5,057.03 = 1,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.41/5,057.03 = 1,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.41x = 5,057.03 × 1,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.41x = 5,972,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972,049.01/3,373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.33

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