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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.88, 4,509.36 and 1,251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.88, 4,509.36 and 1,251.78 is: 1,877.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.88 : 4,509.36 = 1,251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.88/4,509.36 = 1,251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.88x = 4,509.36 × 1,251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.88x = 5,644,726.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644,726.66/3,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.89

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