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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.07, 4,503.59 and 1,270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.07, 4,503.59 and 1,270.71 is: 1,906.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.07 : 4,503.59 = 1,270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.07/4,503.59 = 1,270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.07x = 4,503.59 × 1,270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.07x = 5,722,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722,756.85/3,002.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.27

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