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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.41, 3,929.60 and 1,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.41, 3,929.60 and 1,060.01 is: 1,589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.41 : 3,929.60 = 1,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.41/3,929.60 = 1,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.41x = 3,929.60 × 1,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.41x = 4,165,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,427.77/2,620.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.61

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