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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.07, 4,695.03 and 1,280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.07, 4,695.03 and 1,280.73 is: 1,921.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.07 : 4,695.03 = 1,280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.07/4,695.03 = 1,280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.07x = 4,695.03 × 1,280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.07x = 6,013,065.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,013,065.77/3,130.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.06

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