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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.25, 3,940.88 and 1,065.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.25, 3,940.88 and 1,065.96 is: 1,599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.25 : 3,940.88 = 1,065.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.25/3,940.88 = 1,065.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.25x = 3,940.88 × 1,065.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.25x = 4,200,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,815.12/2,626.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.55

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