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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.80, 5,063.56 and 1,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.80, 5,063.56 and 1,184.64 is: 1,776.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.80 : 5,063.56 = 1,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.80/5,063.56 = 1,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.80x = 5,063.56 × 1,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.80x = 5,998,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,998,495.72/3,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.91

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