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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.96, 4,516.42 and 1,255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.96, 4,516.42 and 1,255.93 is: 1,883.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.96 : 4,516.42 = 1,255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.96/4,516.42 = 1,255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.96x = 4,516.42 × 1,255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.96x = 5,672,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672,307.37/3,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.89

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