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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.08, 4,543.98 and 1,180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.08, 4,543.98 and 1,180.84 is: 1,771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.08 : 4,543.98 = 1,180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.08/4,543.98 = 1,180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.08x = 4,543.98 × 1,180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.08x = 5,365,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,365,713.34/3,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.40

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