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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.77, 4,544.28 and 1,276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.77, 4,544.28 and 1,276.26 is: 1,912.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.77 : 4,544.28 = 1,276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.77/4,544.28 = 1,276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.77x = 4,544.28 × 1,276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.77x = 5,799,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,682.79/3,031.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.97

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