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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.15, 4,544.59 and 1,273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.15, 4,544.59 and 1,273.25 is: 1,910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.15 : 4,544.59 = 1,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.15/4,544.59 = 1,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.15x = 4,544.59 × 1,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.15x = 5,786,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786,399.22/3,029.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.24

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