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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.64, 4,692.96 and 1,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.64, 4,692.96 and 1,180.32 is: 1,770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.64 : 4,692.96 = 1,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.64/4,692.96 = 1,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.64x = 4,692.96 × 1,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.64x = 5,539,194.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539,194.55/3,128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.48

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