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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.01, 4,570.99 and 1,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.01, 4,570.99 and 1,292.02 is: 1,938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.01 : 4,570.99 = 1,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.01/4,570.99 = 1,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.01x = 4,570.99 × 1,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.01x = 5,905,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,905,810.50/3,047.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.23

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