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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.96, 4,367.58 and 1,180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.96, 4,367.58 and 1,180.04 is: 1,769.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.96 : 4,367.58 = 1,180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.96/4,367.58 = 1,180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.96x = 4,367.58 × 1,180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.96x = 5,153,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,919.10/2,911.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.91

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