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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.08, 4,544.38 and 1,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.08, 4,544.38 and 1,180.28 is: 1,770.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.08 : 4,544.38 = 1,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.08/4,544.38 = 1,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.08x = 4,544.38 × 1,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.08x = 5,363,640.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,363,640.83/3,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.72

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