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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.37, 5,021.56 and 1,266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.37, 5,021.56 and 1,266.83 is: 1,899.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.37 : 5,021.56 = 1,266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.37/5,021.56 = 1,266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.37x = 5,021.56 × 1,266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.37x = 6,361,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,361,462.85/3,348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.87

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