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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.47, 5,057.12 and 1,181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.47, 5,057.12 and 1,181.01 is: 1,770.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.47 : 5,057.12 = 1,181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.47/5,057.12 = 1,181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.47x = 5,057.12 × 1,181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.47x = 5,972,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972,486.96/3,373.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.43

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