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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.90, 3,541.92 and 1,266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.90, 3,541.92 and 1,266.97 is: 1,899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.90 : 3,541.92 = 1,266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.90/3,541.92 = 1,266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.90x = 3,541.92 × 1,266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.90x = 4,487,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,506.38/2,362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.15

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