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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.97, 5,062.50 and 1,183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.97, 5,062.50 and 1,183.71 is: 1,775.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.97 : 5,062.50 = 1,183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.97/5,062.50 = 1,183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.97x = 5,062.50 × 1,183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.97x = 5,992,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,550.86/3,374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.59

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