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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.50, 3,459.64 and 1,266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.50, 3,459.64 and 1,266.93 is: 1,898.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.50 : 3,459.64 = 1,266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.50/3,459.64 = 1,266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.50x = 3,459.64 × 1,266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.50x = 4,383,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,121.71/2,308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.69

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