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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.69, 4,564.51 and 1,287.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.69, 4,564.51 and 1,287.71 is: 1,931.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.69 : 4,564.51 = 1,287.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.69/4,564.51 = 1,287.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.69x = 4,564.51 × 1,287.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.69x = 5,877,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,877,739.13/3,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.76

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