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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.74, 5,058.95 and 1,182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.74, 5,058.95 and 1,182.15 is: 1,772.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.74 : 5,058.95 = 1,182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.74/5,058.95 = 1,182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.74x = 5,058.95 × 1,182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.74x = 5,980,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980,431.83/3,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.64

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