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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.96, 4,368.14 and 1,180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.96, 4,368.14 and 1,180.56 is: 1,770.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.96 : 4,368.14 = 1,180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.96/4,368.14 = 1,180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.96x = 4,368.14 × 1,180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.96x = 5,156,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,851.36/2,911.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.92

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