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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.76, 4,364.61 and 1,267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.76, 4,364.61 and 1,267.49 is: 1,901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.76 : 4,364.61 = 1,267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.76/4,364.61 = 1,267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.76x = 4,364.61 × 1,267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.76x = 5,532,077.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532,077.71/2,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.21

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