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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.68, 4,550.33 and 1,277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.68, 4,550.33 and 1,277.93 is: 1,916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.68 : 4,550.33 = 1,277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.68/4,550.33 = 1,277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.68x = 4,550.33 × 1,277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.68x = 5,814,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814,974.08/3,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.81

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