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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.10, 3,650.67 and 1,266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.10, 3,650.67 and 1,266.03 is: 1,895.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.10 : 3,650.67 = 1,266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.10/3,650.67 = 1,266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.10x = 3,650.67 × 1,266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.10x = 4,621,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,857.74/2,438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.68

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