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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.83, 5,063.71 and 1,184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.83, 5,063.71 and 1,184.05 is: 1,776.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.83 : 5,063.71 = 1,184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.83/5,063.71 = 1,184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.83x = 5,063.71 × 1,184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.83x = 5,995,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,995,660.51/3,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.06

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