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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.97, 5,063.78 and 1,184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.97, 5,063.78 and 1,184.92 is: 1,777.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.97 : 5,063.78 = 1,184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.97/5,063.78 = 1,184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.97x = 5,063.78 × 1,184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.97x = 6,000,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,000,168.27/3,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.32

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