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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.77, 5,408.82 and 1,266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.77, 5,408.82 and 1,266.01 is: 1,899.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.77 : 5,408.82 = 1,266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.77/5,408.82 = 1,266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.77x = 5,408.82 × 1,266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.77x = 6,847,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,620.21/3,605.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.07

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