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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.64, 5,666.48 and 1,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.64, 5,666.48 and 1,180.80 is: 1,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.64 : 5,666.48 = 1,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.64/5,666.48 = 1,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.64x = 5,666.48 × 1,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.64x = 6,690,979.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,690,979.58/3,777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.21

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