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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.46, 4,242.33 and 1,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.46, 4,242.33 and 1,266.39 is: 1,900.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.46 : 4,242.33 = 1,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.46/4,242.33 = 1,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.46x = 4,242.33 × 1,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.46x = 5,372,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,444.29/2,827.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.09

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