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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.91, 4,111.56 and 1,180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.91, 4,111.56 and 1,180.58 is: 1,770.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.91 : 4,111.56 = 1,180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.91/4,111.56 = 1,180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.91x = 4,111.56 × 1,180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.91x = 4,854,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,004.95/2,740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.95

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