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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.56, 4,544.61 and 1,180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.56, 4,544.61 and 1,180.81 is: 1,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.56 : 4,544.61 = 1,180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.56/4,544.61 = 1,180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.56x = 4,544.61 × 1,180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.56x = 5,366,320.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,320.93/3,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.32

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