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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.60, 5,063.36 and 1,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.60, 5,063.36 and 1,183.68 is: 1,775.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.60 : 5,063.36 = 1,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.60/5,063.36 = 1,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.60x = 5,063.36 × 1,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.60x = 5,993,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,993,397.96/3,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.51

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