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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.09, 3,775.19 and 1,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.09, 3,775.19 and 1,266.02 is: 1,899.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.09 : 3,775.19 = 1,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.09/3,775.19 = 1,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.09x = 3,775.19 × 1,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.09x = 4,779,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,440.84/2,516.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.55

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