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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.76, 4,507.68 and 1,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.76, 4,507.68 and 1,273.52 is: 1,910.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.76 : 4,507.68 = 1,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.76/4,507.68 = 1,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.76x = 4,507.68 × 1,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.76x = 5,740,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,740,620.63/3,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.51

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