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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.95, 4,533.65 and 1,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.95, 4,533.65 and 1,265.99 is: 1,899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.95 : 4,533.65 = 1,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.95/4,533.65 = 1,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.95x = 4,533.65 × 1,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.95x = 5,739,536.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,536.06/3,021.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.28

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