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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.50, 4,210.05 and 1,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.50, 4,210.05 and 1,266.50 is: 1,900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.50 : 4,210.05 = 1,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.50/4,210.05 = 1,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.50x = 4,210.05 × 1,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.50x = 5,332,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,332,028.33/2,805.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.56

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