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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.89, 4,569.93 and 1,292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.89, 4,569.93 and 1,292.59 is: 1,938.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.89 : 4,569.93 = 1,292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.89/4,569.93 = 1,292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.89x = 4,569.93 × 1,292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.89x = 5,907,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,907,051.53/3,046.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.71

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