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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.83, 4,580.92 and 1,179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.83, 4,580.92 and 1,179.73 is: 1,769.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.83 : 4,580.92 = 1,179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.83/4,580.92 = 1,179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.83x = 4,580.92 × 1,179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.83x = 5,404,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404,248.75/3,053.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.66

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