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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.69, 4,693.69 and 1,180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.69, 4,693.69 and 1,180.88 is: 1,771.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.69 : 4,693.69 = 1,180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.69/4,693.69 = 1,180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.69x = 4,693.69 × 1,180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.69x = 5,542,684.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,542,684.65/3,128.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.57

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