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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.67, 3,389.10 and 1,026.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.67, 3,389.10 and 1,026.79 is: 1,540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.67 : 3,389.10 = 1,026.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.67/3,389.10 = 1,026.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.67x = 3,389.10 × 1,026.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.67x = 3,479,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,893.99/2,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.00

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