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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.76, 4,538.80 and 1,180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.76, 4,538.80 and 1,180.06 is: 1,768.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.76 : 4,538.80 = 1,180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.76/4,538.80 = 1,180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.76x = 4,538.80 × 1,180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.76x = 5,356,056.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,356,056.33/3,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.98

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