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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.10, 4,692.94 and 1,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.10, 4,692.94 and 1,180.32 is: 1,770.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.10 : 4,692.94 = 1,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.10/4,692.94 = 1,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.10x = 4,692.94 × 1,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.10x = 5,539,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539,170.94/3,128.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.78

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