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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.97, 4,502.96 and 1,269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.97, 4,502.96 and 1,269.38 is: 1,904.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.97 : 4,502.96 = 1,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.97/4,502.96 = 1,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.97x = 4,502.96 × 1,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.97x = 5,715,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,938.50/3,001.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.07

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