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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.66, 4,555.25 and 1,280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.66, 4,555.25 and 1,280.55 is: 1,921.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.66 : 4,555.25 = 1,280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.66/4,555.25 = 1,280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.66x = 4,555.25 × 1,280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.66x = 5,833,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833,218.98/3,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.57

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