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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.33, 4,364.73 and 1,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.33, 4,364.73 and 1,266.50 is: 1,899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.33 : 4,364.73 = 1,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.33/4,364.73 = 1,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.33x = 4,364.73 × 1,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.33x = 5,527,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,527,908.72/2,910.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.41

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