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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,645.70, 5,469.05 and 1,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,645.70, 5,469.05 and 1,179.72 is: 1,769.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,645.70 : 5,469.05 = 1,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,645.70/5,469.05 = 1,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,645.70x = 5,469.05 × 1,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,645.70x = 6,451,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,950.62/3,645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.74

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