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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,863.70, 5,795.55 and 1,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,863.70, 5,795.55 and 1,266.84 is: 1,900.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,863.70 : 5,795.55 = 1,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,863.70/5,795.55 = 1,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,863.70x = 5,795.55 × 1,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,863.70x = 7,342,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,034.56/3,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.26

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