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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.08, 4,549.68 and 1,301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.08, 4,549.68 and 1,301.72 is: 1,952.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.08 : 4,549.68 = 1,301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.08/4,549.68 = 1,301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.08x = 4,549.68 × 1,301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.08x = 5,922,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,922,409.45/3,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.61

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