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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.07, 4,364.85 and 1,266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.07, 4,364.85 and 1,266.23 is: 1,898.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.07 : 4,364.85 = 1,266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.07/4,364.85 = 1,266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.07x = 4,364.85 × 1,266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.07x = 5,526,904.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526,904.02/2,911.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.58

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