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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.75, 4,507.47 and 1,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.75, 4,507.47 and 1,251.58 is: 1,876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.75 : 4,507.47 = 1,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.75/4,507.47 = 1,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.75x = 4,507.47 × 1,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.75x = 5,641,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,641,475.85/3,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.89

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