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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.97, 4,579.48 and 1,204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.97, 4,579.48 and 1,204.41 is: 1,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.97 : 4,579.48 = 1,204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.97/4,579.48 = 1,204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.97x = 4,579.48 × 1,204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.97x = 5,515,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,515,571.51/3,051.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.22

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