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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.08, 4,210.63 and 1,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.08, 4,210.63 and 1,266.28 is: 1,899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.08 : 4,210.63 = 1,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.08/4,210.63 = 1,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.08x = 4,210.63 × 1,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.08x = 5,331,836.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,331,836.56/2,807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.42

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