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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.94, 3,286.80 and 1,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.94, 3,286.80 and 1,266.60 is: 1,898.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.94 : 3,286.80 = 1,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.94/3,286.80 = 1,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.94x = 3,286.80 × 1,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.94x = 4,163,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,060.88/2,192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.39

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