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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.48, 4,544.52 and 1,180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.48, 4,544.52 and 1,180.74 is: 1,771.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.48 : 4,544.52 = 1,180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.48/4,544.52 = 1,180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.48x = 4,544.52 × 1,180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.48x = 5,365,896.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,365,896.54/3,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.23

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