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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.16, 5,063.96 and 1,184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.16, 5,063.96 and 1,184.22 is: 1,776.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.16 : 5,063.96 = 1,184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.16/5,063.96 = 1,184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.16x = 5,063.96 × 1,184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.16x = 5,996,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,845.67/3,375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.76

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