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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.61, 3,096.90 and 1,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.61, 3,096.90 and 1,326.06 is: 1,988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.61 : 3,096.90 = 1,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.61/3,096.90 = 1,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.61x = 3,096.90 × 1,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.61x = 4,106,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,675.21/2,065.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.12

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