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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.27, 5,411.77 and 1,266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.27, 5,411.77 and 1,266.21 is: 1,900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.27 : 5,411.77 = 1,266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.27/5,411.77 = 1,266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.27x = 5,411.77 × 1,266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.27x = 6,852,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,852,446.43/3,606.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.15

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