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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.55, 4,814.63 and 1,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.55, 4,814.63 and 1,261.30 is: 1,892.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.55 : 4,814.63 = 1,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.55/4,814.63 = 1,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.55x = 4,814.63 × 1,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.55x = 6,072,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,072,692.82/3,209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.07

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