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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.08, 5,073.92 and 1,190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.08, 5,073.92 and 1,190.92 is: 1,786.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.08 : 5,073.92 = 1,190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.08/5,073.92 = 1,190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.08x = 5,073.92 × 1,190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.08x = 6,042,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042,632.81/3,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.66

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