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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.64, 4,575.56 and 1,296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.64, 4,575.56 and 1,296.35 is: 1,944.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.64 : 4,575.56 = 1,296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.64/4,575.56 = 1,296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.64x = 4,575.56 × 1,296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.64x = 5,931,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,931,497.85/3,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.35

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