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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,863.62, 5,796.78 and 1,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,863.62, 5,796.78 and 1,266.76 is: 1,900.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,863.62 : 5,796.78 = 1,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,863.62/5,796.78 = 1,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,863.62x = 5,796.78 × 1,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,863.62x = 7,343,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,129.03/3,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.58

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