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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.69, 4,692.62 and 1,180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.69, 4,692.62 and 1,180.99 is: 1,771.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.69 : 4,692.62 = 1,180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.69/4,692.62 = 1,180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.69x = 4,692.62 × 1,180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.69x = 5,541,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,541,937.29/3,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.89

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