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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.72, 4,899.57 and 1,075.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.72, 4,899.57 and 1,075.26 is: 1,612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.72 : 4,899.57 = 1,075.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.72/4,899.57 = 1,075.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.72x = 4,899.57 × 1,075.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.72x = 5,268,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268,311.64/3,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.72

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