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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.68, 4,503.18 and 1,270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.68, 4,503.18 and 1,270.32 is: 1,905.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.68 : 4,503.18 = 1,270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.68/4,503.18 = 1,270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.68x = 4,503.18 × 1,270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.68x = 5,720,479.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720,479.62/3,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.76

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