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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.78, 4,673.66 and 1,266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.78, 4,673.66 and 1,266.46 is: 1,899.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.78 : 4,673.66 = 1,266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.78/4,673.66 = 1,266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.78x = 4,673.66 × 1,266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.78x = 5,919,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,919,003.44/3,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.69

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