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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.94, 4,002.13 and 1,262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.94, 4,002.13 and 1,262.19 is: 1,892.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.94 : 4,002.13 = 1,262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.94/4,002.13 = 1,262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.94x = 4,002.13 × 1,262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.94x = 5,051,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051,422.14/2,668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.67

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