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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.73, 5,074.59 and 1,191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.73, 5,074.59 and 1,191.07 is: 1,786.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.73 : 5,074.59 = 1,191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.73/5,074.59 = 1,191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.73x = 5,074.59 × 1,191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.73x = 6,044,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,166.54/3,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.77

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