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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.73, 3,938.25 and 1,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.73, 3,938.25 and 1,066.60 is: 1,599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.73 : 3,938.25 = 1,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.73/3,938.25 = 1,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.73x = 3,938.25 × 1,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.73x = 4,200,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,537.45/2,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.76

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