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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.70, 4,674.79 and 1,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.70, 4,674.79 and 1,266.96 is: 1,900.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.70 : 4,674.79 = 1,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.70/4,674.79 = 1,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.70x = 4,674.79 × 1,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.70x = 5,922,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,922,771.94/3,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.95

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