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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.08, 4,975.64 and 1,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.08, 4,975.64 and 1,266.96 is: 1,898.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.08 : 4,975.64 = 1,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.08/4,975.64 = 1,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.08x = 4,975.64 × 1,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.08x = 6,303,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,303,936.85/3,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.73

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