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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.89, 5,073.71 and 1,190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.89, 5,073.71 and 1,190.84 is: 1,786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.89 : 5,073.71 = 1,190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.89/5,073.71 = 1,190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.89x = 5,073.71 × 1,190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.89x = 6,041,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,041,945.49/3,381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.56

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