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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.78, 5,410.53 and 1,266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.78, 5,410.53 and 1,266.81 is: 1,900.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.78 : 5,410.53 = 1,266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.78/5,410.53 = 1,266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.78x = 5,410.53 × 1,266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.78x = 6,854,113.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,854,113.51/3,606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.34

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