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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.98, 3,940.49 and 1,066.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.98, 3,940.49 and 1,066.51 is: 1,599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.98 : 3,940.49 = 1,066.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.98/3,940.49 = 1,066.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.98x = 3,940.49 × 1,066.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.98x = 4,202,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,571.99/2,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.77

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