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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.72, 5,021.19 and 1,266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.72, 5,021.19 and 1,266.91 is: 1,900.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.72 : 5,021.19 = 1,266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.72/5,021.19 = 1,266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.72x = 5,021.19 × 1,266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.72x = 6,361,383.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,361,383.27/3,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.78

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