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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.26, 3,056.40 and 1,064.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.26, 3,056.40 and 1,064.00 is: 1,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.26 : 3,056.40 = 1,064.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.26/3,056.40 = 1,064.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.26x = 3,056.40 × 1,064.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.26x = 3,252,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,017.24/2,040.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.93

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