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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.51, 4,571.74 and 1,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.51, 4,571.74 and 1,292.52 is: 1,938.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.51 : 4,571.74 = 1,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.51/4,571.74 = 1,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.51x = 4,571.74 × 1,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.51x = 5,909,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,065.38/3,047.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.98

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