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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.52, 3,930.92 and 1,060.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.52, 3,930.92 and 1,060.76 is: 1,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.52 : 3,930.92 = 1,060.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.52/3,930.92 = 1,060.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.52x = 3,930.92 × 1,060.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.52x = 4,169,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,762.70/2,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.20

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