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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.62, 4,887.94 and 1,180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.62, 4,887.94 and 1,180.14 is: 1,769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.62 : 4,887.94 = 1,180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.62/4,887.94 = 1,180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.62x = 4,887.94 × 1,180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.62x = 5,768,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768,453.51/3,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.13

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