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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.80, 3,283.98 and 1,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.80, 3,283.98 and 1,266.44 is: 1,896.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.80 : 3,283.98 = 1,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.80/3,283.98 = 1,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.80x = 3,283.98 × 1,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.80x = 4,158,963.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,963.63/2,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.65

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