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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.39, 5,281.76 and 1,180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.39, 5,281.76 and 1,180.63 is: 1,771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.39 : 5,281.76 = 1,180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.39/5,281.76 = 1,180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.39x = 5,281.76 × 1,180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.39x = 6,235,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,235,772.00/3,520.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.33

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