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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,863.78, 5,796.55 and 1,266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,863.78, 5,796.55 and 1,266.66 is: 1,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,863.78 : 5,796.55 = 1,266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,863.78/5,796.55 = 1,266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,863.78x = 5,796.55 × 1,266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,863.78x = 7,342,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,258.02/3,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.28

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