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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.31, 4,546.04 and 1,180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.31, 4,546.04 and 1,180.43 is: 1,771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.31 : 4,546.04 = 1,180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.31/4,546.04 = 1,180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.31x = 4,546.04 × 1,180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.31x = 5,366,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,270.41/3,029.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.45

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