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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,646.52, 5,466.42 and 1,180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,646.52, 5,466.42 and 1,180.07 is: 1,769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,646.52 : 5,466.42 = 1,180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,646.52/5,466.42 = 1,180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,646.52x = 5,466.42 × 1,180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,646.52x = 6,450,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,751.42/3,646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.02

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