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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.36, 4,367.04 and 1,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.36, 4,367.04 and 1,180.16 is: 1,770.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.36 : 4,367.04 = 1,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.36/4,367.04 = 1,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.36x = 4,367.04 × 1,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.36x = 5,153,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,805.93/2,911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.24

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