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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.98, 4,542.73 and 1,180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.98, 4,542.73 and 1,180.14 is: 1,769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.98 : 4,542.73 = 1,180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.98/4,542.73 = 1,180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.98x = 4,542.73 × 1,180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.98x = 5,361,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,082.36/3,029.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.34

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