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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.51, 4,888.41 and 1,180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.51, 4,888.41 and 1,180.43 is: 1,769.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.51 : 4,888.41 = 1,180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.51/4,888.41 = 1,180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.51x = 4,888.41 × 1,180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.51x = 5,770,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,770,401.37/3,261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.24

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