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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.99, 5,021.19 and 1,266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.99, 5,021.19 and 1,266.95 is: 1,900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.99 : 5,021.19 = 1,266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.99/5,021.19 = 1,266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.99x = 5,021.19 × 1,266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.99x = 6,361,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,361,609.22/3,346.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.70

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