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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.68, 4,553.32 and 1,279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.68, 4,553.32 and 1,279.93 is: 1,919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.68 : 4,553.32 = 1,279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.68/4,553.32 = 1,279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.68x = 4,553.32 × 1,279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.68x = 5,827,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,827,930.87/3,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.81

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