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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.76, 4,573.88 and 1,175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.76, 4,573.88 and 1,175.27 is: 1,762.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.76 : 4,573.88 = 1,175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.76/4,573.88 = 1,175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.76x = 4,573.88 × 1,175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.76x = 5,375,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,543.95/3,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.61

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