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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.39, 4,575.58 and 1,273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.39, 4,575.58 and 1,273.46 is: 1,910.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.39 : 4,575.58 = 1,273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.39/4,575.58 = 1,273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.39x = 4,575.58 × 1,273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.39x = 5,826,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826,792.05/3,050.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.18

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