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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.40, 3,926.40 and 1,386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.40, 3,926.40 and 1,386.20 is: 2,077.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.40 : 3,926.40 = 1,386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.40/3,926.40 = 1,386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.40x = 3,926.40 × 1,386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.40x = 5,442,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,775.68/2,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.08

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