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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.54, 5,280.64 and 1,180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.54, 5,280.64 and 1,180.58 is: 1,770.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.54 : 5,280.64 = 1,180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.54/5,280.64 = 1,180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.54x = 5,280.64 × 1,180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.54x = 6,234,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,234,188.62/3,520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.81

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