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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.53, 5,060.57 and 1,182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.53, 5,060.57 and 1,182.21 is: 1,773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.53 : 5,060.57 = 1,182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.53/5,060.57 = 1,182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.53x = 5,060.57 × 1,182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.53x = 5,982,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982,650.55/3,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.41

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