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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.06, 4,540.32 and 1,273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.06, 4,540.32 and 1,273.66 is: 1,909.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.06 : 4,540.32 = 1,273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.06/4,540.32 = 1,273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.06x = 4,540.32 × 1,273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.06x = 5,782,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782,812.62/3,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.11

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