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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.99, 4,510.35 and 1,252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.99, 4,510.35 and 1,252.29 is: 1,879.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.99 : 4,510.35 = 1,252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.99/4,510.35 = 1,252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.99x = 4,510.35 × 1,252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.99x = 5,648,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,648,239.78/3,005.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.00

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