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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,645.94, 5,467.76 and 1,180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,645.94, 5,467.76 and 1,180.19 is: 1,769.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,645.94 : 5,467.76 = 1,180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,645.94/5,467.76 = 1,180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,645.94x = 5,467.76 × 1,180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,645.94x = 6,452,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,452,962.43/3,645.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.91

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