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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.97, 3,744.64 and 1,180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.97, 3,744.64 and 1,180.54 is: 1,770.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.97 : 3,744.64 = 1,180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.97/3,744.64 = 1,180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.97x = 3,744.64 × 1,180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.97x = 4,420,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,697.31/2,496.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.42

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