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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.93, 4,504.34 and 1,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.93, 4,504.34 and 1,248.28 is: 1,873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.93 : 4,504.34 = 1,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.93/4,504.34 = 1,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.93x = 4,504.34 × 1,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.93x = 5,622,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,622,669.40/3,001.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.02

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