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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.52, 3,931.55 and 1,059.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.52, 3,931.55 and 1,059.73 is: 1,589.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.52 : 3,931.55 = 1,059.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.52/3,931.55 = 1,059.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.52x = 3,931.55 × 1,059.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.52x = 4,166,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,381.48/2,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.91

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