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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.02, 4,503.69 and 1,271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.02, 4,503.69 and 1,271.26 is: 1,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.02 : 4,503.69 = 1,271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.02/4,503.69 = 1,271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.02x = 4,503.69 × 1,271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.02x = 5,725,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,725,360.95/3,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.27

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