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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,645.76, 5,468.80 and 1,180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,645.76, 5,468.80 and 1,180.77 is: 1,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,645.76 : 5,468.80 = 1,180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,645.76/5,468.80 = 1,180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,645.76x = 5,468.80 × 1,180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,645.76x = 6,457,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,457,394.98/3,645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.21

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