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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.72, 5,060.40 and 1,182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.72, 5,060.40 and 1,182.67 is: 1,773.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.72 : 5,060.40 = 1,182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.72/5,060.40 = 1,182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.72x = 5,060.40 × 1,182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.72x = 5,984,783.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,984,783.27/3,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.94

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