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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.48, 5,063.98 and 1,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.48, 5,063.98 and 1,184.28 is: 1,776.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.48 : 5,063.98 = 1,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.48/5,063.98 = 1,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.48x = 5,063.98 × 1,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.48x = 5,997,170.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,997,170.23/3,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.69

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