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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.99, 4,364.21 and 1,266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.99, 4,364.21 and 1,266.17 is: 1,898.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.99 : 4,364.21 = 1,266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.99/4,364.21 = 1,266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.99x = 4,364.21 × 1,266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.99x = 5,525,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525,813.12/2,909.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.91

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