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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.62, 4,540.47 and 1,177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.62, 4,540.47 and 1,177.57 is: 1,766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.62 : 4,540.47 = 1,177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.62/4,540.47 = 1,177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.62x = 4,540.47 × 1,177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.62x = 5,346,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,721.26/3,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.57

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