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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.03, 5,186.36 and 1,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.03, 5,186.36 and 1,266.02 is: 1,898.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.03 : 5,186.36 = 1,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.03/5,186.36 = 1,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.03x = 5,186.36 × 1,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.03x = 6,566,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,566,003.23/3,458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.77

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