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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.06, 3,939.08 and 1,066.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.06, 3,939.08 and 1,066.04 is: 1,599.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.06 : 3,939.08 = 1,066.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.06/3,939.08 = 1,066.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.06x = 3,939.08 × 1,066.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.06x = 4,199,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,216.84/2,626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.06

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