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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.07, 4,507.61 and 1,250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.07, 4,507.61 and 1,250.05 is: 1,875.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.07 : 4,507.61 = 1,250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.07/4,507.61 = 1,250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.07x = 4,507.61 × 1,250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.07x = 5,634,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,634,718.59/3,005.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.07

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