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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.72, 5,062.32 and 1,184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.72, 5,062.32 and 1,184.04 is: 1,775.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.72 : 5,062.32 = 1,184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.72/5,062.32 = 1,184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.72x = 5,062.32 × 1,184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.72x = 5,993,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,993,989.37/3,375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.62

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