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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.83, 4,513.77 and 1,255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.83, 4,513.77 and 1,255.32 is: 1,882.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.83 : 4,513.77 = 1,255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.83/4,513.77 = 1,255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.83x = 4,513.77 × 1,255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.83x = 5,666,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,666,225.76/3,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.58

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