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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.93, 2,360.66 and 1,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.93, 2,360.66 and 1,266.11 is: 1,896.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.93 : 2,360.66 = 1,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.93/2,360.66 = 1,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.93x = 2,360.66 × 1,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.93x = 2,988,837.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,837.10/1,575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.55

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