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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.53, 4,538.89 and 1,177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.53, 4,538.89 and 1,177.93 is: 1,766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.53 : 4,538.89 = 1,177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.53/4,538.89 = 1,177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.53x = 4,538.89 × 1,177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.53x = 5,346,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,494.70/3,026.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.54

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