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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.07, 4,672.59 and 1,266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.07, 4,672.59 and 1,266.17 is: 1,899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.07 : 4,672.59 = 1,266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.07/4,672.59 = 1,266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.07x = 4,672.59 × 1,266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.07x = 5,916,293.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,916,293.28/3,115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.25

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