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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.47, 5,063.72 and 1,183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.47, 5,063.72 and 1,183.82 is: 1,775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.47 : 5,063.72 = 1,183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.47/5,063.72 = 1,183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.47x = 5,063.72 × 1,183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.47x = 5,994,501.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,994,501.77/3,375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.90

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