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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.60, 5,058.68 and 1,181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.60, 5,058.68 and 1,181.68 is: 1,771.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.60 : 5,058.68 = 1,181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.60/5,058.68 = 1,181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.60x = 5,058.68 × 1,181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.60x = 5,977,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,977,740.98/3,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.92

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