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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.91, 5,057.78 and 1,181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.91, 5,057.78 and 1,181.44 is: 1,771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.91 : 5,057.78 = 1,181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.91/5,057.78 = 1,181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.91x = 5,057.78 × 1,181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.91x = 5,975,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,463.60/3,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.08

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