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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.95, 5,063.21 and 1,182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.95, 5,063.21 and 1,182.70 is: 1,774.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.95 : 5,063.21 = 1,182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.95/5,063.21 = 1,182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.95x = 5,063.21 × 1,182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.95x = 5,988,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,988,258.47/3,373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.85

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