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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.20, 3,907.78 and 1,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.20, 3,907.78 and 1,066.20 is: 1,599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.20 : 3,907.78 = 1,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.20/3,907.78 = 1,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.20x = 3,907.78 × 1,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.20x = 4,166,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,475.04/2,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.29

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