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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.41, 2,307.62 and 1,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.41, 2,307.62 and 1,266.18 is: 1,899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.41 : 2,307.62 = 1,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.41/2,307.62 = 1,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.41x = 2,307.62 × 1,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.41x = 2,921,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,862.29/1,538.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.27

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