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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,403.62, 5,103.09 and 1,181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,403.62, 5,103.09 and 1,181.89 is: 1,772.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,403.62 : 5,103.09 = 1,181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,403.62/5,103.09 = 1,181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,403.62x = 5,103.09 × 1,181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,403.62x = 6,031,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,031,291.04/3,403.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.02

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