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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.96, 5,073.02 and 1,191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.96, 5,073.02 and 1,191.16 is: 1,786.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.96 : 5,073.02 = 1,191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.96/5,073.02 = 1,191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.96x = 5,073.02 × 1,191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.96x = 6,042,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042,778.50/3,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.24

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