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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.60, 4,693.38 and 1,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.60, 4,693.38 and 1,180.76 is: 1,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.60 : 4,693.38 = 1,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.60/4,693.38 = 1,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.60x = 4,693.38 × 1,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.60x = 5,541,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,541,755.37/3,128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.32

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