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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.22, 3,940.79 and 1,066.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.22, 3,940.79 and 1,066.84 is: 1,600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.22 : 3,940.79 = 1,066.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.22/3,940.79 = 1,066.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.22x = 3,940.79 × 1,066.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.22x = 4,204,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,177.22/2,626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.85

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