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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.56, 3,961.98 and 1,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.56, 3,961.98 and 1,180.32 is: 1,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.56 : 3,961.98 = 1,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.56/3,961.98 = 1,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.56x = 3,961.98 × 1,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.56x = 4,676,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,404.23/2,641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.32

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