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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.01, 4,007.33 and 1,266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.01, 4,007.33 and 1,266.51 is: 1,900.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.01 : 4,007.33 = 1,266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.01/4,007.33 = 1,266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.01x = 4,007.33 × 1,266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.01x = 5,075,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075,303.48/2,671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.14

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