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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.51, 4,006.58 and 1,266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.51, 4,006.58 and 1,266.01 is: 1,899.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.51 : 4,006.58 = 1,266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.51/4,006.58 = 1,266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.51x = 4,006.58 × 1,266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.51x = 5,072,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,350.31/2,670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.39

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