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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.60, 5,063.40 and 1,184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.60, 5,063.40 and 1,184.31 is: 1,776.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.60 : 5,063.40 = 1,184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.60/5,063.40 = 1,184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.60x = 5,063.40 × 1,184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.60x = 5,996,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,635.25/3,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.47

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