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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.58, 4,539.42 and 1,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.58, 4,539.42 and 1,273.72 is: 1,909.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.58 : 4,539.42 = 1,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.58/4,539.42 = 1,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.58x = 4,539.42 × 1,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.58x = 5,781,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781,950.04/3,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.76

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