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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.91, 4,554.98 and 1,281.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.91, 4,554.98 and 1,281.35 is: 1,922.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.91 : 4,554.98 = 1,281.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.91/4,554.98 = 1,281.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.91x = 4,554.98 × 1,281.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.91x = 5,836,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,528.60/3,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.50

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