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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.63, 4,540.19 and 1,177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.63, 4,540.19 and 1,177.61 is: 1,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.63 : 4,540.19 = 1,177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.63/4,540.19 = 1,177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.63x = 4,540.19 × 1,177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.63x = 5,346,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,552.44/3,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.50

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