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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.23, 4,571.70 and 1,292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.23, 4,571.70 and 1,292.63 is: 1,938.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.23 : 4,571.70 = 1,292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.23/4,571.70 = 1,292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.23x = 4,571.70 × 1,292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.23x = 5,909,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,516.57/3,048.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.67

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