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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.69, 4,241.31 and 1,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.69, 4,241.31 and 1,266.52 is: 1,900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.69 : 4,241.31 = 1,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.69/4,241.31 = 1,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.69x = 4,241.31 × 1,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.69x = 5,371,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,371,703.94/2,826.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.35

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