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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.94, 4,546.67 and 1,274.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.94, 4,546.67 and 1,274.81 is: 1,912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.94 : 4,546.67 = 1,274.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.94/4,546.67 = 1,274.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.94x = 4,546.67 × 1,274.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.94x = 5,796,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,796,145.38/3,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.96

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