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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.14, 4,398.98 and 1,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.14, 4,398.98 and 1,266.48 is: 1,898.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.14 : 4,398.98 = 1,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.14/4,398.98 = 1,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.14x = 4,398.98 × 1,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.14x = 5,571,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571,213.86/2,934.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.76

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