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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.03, 4,892.25 and 1,180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.03, 4,892.25 and 1,180.53 is: 1,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.03 : 4,892.25 = 1,180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.03/4,892.25 = 1,180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.03x = 4,892.25 × 1,180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.03x = 5,775,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775,447.89/3,261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.05

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