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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.38, 4,516.46 and 1,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.38, 4,516.46 and 1,279.14 is: 1,919.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.38 : 4,516.46 = 1,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.38/4,516.46 = 1,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.38x = 4,516.46 × 1,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.38x = 5,777,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,777,184.64/3,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.09

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