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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.72, 4,681.40 and 1,270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.72, 4,681.40 and 1,270.55 is: 1,906.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.72 : 4,681.40 = 1,270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.72/4,681.40 = 1,270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.72x = 4,681.40 × 1,270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.72x = 5,947,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,958.12/3,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.57

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