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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.40, 4,901.53 and 1,292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.40, 4,901.53 and 1,292.22 is: 1,939.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.40 : 4,901.53 = 1,292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.40/4,901.53 = 1,292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.40x = 4,901.53 × 1,292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.40x = 6,333,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,333,871.02/3,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.10

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