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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.60, 3,939.90 and 1,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.60, 3,939.90 and 1,330.60 is: 1,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.60 : 3,939.90 = 1,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.60/3,939.90 = 1,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.60x = 3,939.90 × 1,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.60x = 5,242,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,430.94/2,626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.90

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