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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.06, 4,575.42 and 1,202.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.06, 4,575.42 and 1,202.45 is: 1,803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.06 : 4,575.42 = 1,202.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.06/4,575.42 = 1,202.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.06x = 4,575.42 × 1,202.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.06x = 5,501,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,690.90/3,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.80

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