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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.84, 4,508.76 and 1,273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.84, 4,508.76 and 1,273.34 is: 1,910.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.84 : 4,508.76 = 1,273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.84/4,508.76 = 1,273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.84x = 4,508.76 × 1,273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.84x = 5,741,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,741,184.46/3,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.01

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