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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.63, 4,520.76 and 1,281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.63, 4,520.76 and 1,281.25 is: 1,922.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.63 : 4,520.76 = 1,281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.63/4,520.76 = 1,281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.63x = 4,520.76 × 1,281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.63x = 5,792,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,792,223.75/3,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.65

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