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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.41, 4,543.24 and 1,180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.41, 4,543.24 and 1,180.11 is: 1,769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.41 : 4,543.24 = 1,180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.41/4,543.24 = 1,180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.41x = 4,543.24 × 1,180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.41x = 5,361,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,522.96/3,029.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.82

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