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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.67, 4,575.24 and 1,176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.67, 4,575.24 and 1,176.18 is: 1,763.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.67 : 4,575.24 = 1,176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.67/4,575.24 = 1,176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.67x = 4,575.24 × 1,176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.67x = 5,381,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,299.90/3,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.97

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