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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.88, 4,901.04 and 1,418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.88, 4,901.04 and 1,418.28 is: 2,127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.88 : 4,901.04 = 1,418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.88/4,901.04 = 1,418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.88x = 4,901.04 × 1,418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.88x = 6,951,047.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,047.01/3,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.73

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