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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.69, 4,656.73 and 1,255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.69, 4,656.73 and 1,255.29 is: 1,882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.69 : 4,656.73 = 1,255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.69/4,656.73 = 1,255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.69x = 4,656.73 × 1,255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.69x = 5,845,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,845,546.60/3,105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.21

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