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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.94, 4,691.63 and 1,180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.94, 4,691.63 and 1,180.51 is: 1,771.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.94 : 4,691.63 = 1,180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.94/4,691.63 = 1,180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.94x = 4,691.63 × 1,180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.94x = 5,538,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,538,516.13/3,126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.23

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