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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.51, 3,746.79 and 1,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.51, 3,746.79 and 1,266.26 is: 1,896.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.51 : 3,746.79 = 1,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.51/3,746.79 = 1,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.51x = 3,746.79 × 1,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.51x = 4,744,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,391.57/2,501.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.61

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