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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.73, 4,579.77 and 1,273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.73, 4,579.77 and 1,273.82 is: 1,911.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.73 : 4,579.77 = 1,273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.73/4,579.77 = 1,273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.73x = 4,579.77 × 1,273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.73x = 5,833,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833,784.50/3,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.00

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