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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.91, 6,964.38 and 1,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.91, 6,964.38 and 1,180.16 is: 1,770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.91 : 6,964.38 = 1,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.91/6,964.38 = 1,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.91x = 6,964.38 × 1,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.91x = 8,219,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,219,104.54/4,642.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.25

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