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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.93, 4,899.35 and 1,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.93, 4,899.35 and 1,075.14 is: 1,612.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.93 : 4,899.35 = 1,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.93/4,899.35 = 1,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.93x = 4,899.35 × 1,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.93x = 5,267,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,487.16/3,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.37

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