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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.68, 4,563.62 and 1,287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.68, 4,563.62 and 1,287.12 is: 1,931.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.68 : 4,563.62 = 1,287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.68/4,563.62 = 1,287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.68x = 4,563.62 × 1,287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.68x = 5,873,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,873,926.57/3,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.15

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