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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.85, 4,525.93 and 1,261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.85, 4,525.93 and 1,261.93 is: 1,893.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.85 : 4,525.93 = 1,261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.85/4,525.93 = 1,261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.85x = 4,525.93 × 1,261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.85x = 5,711,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711,398.50/3,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.17

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