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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.01, 3,940.21 and 1,065.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.01, 3,940.21 and 1,065.43 is: 1,598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.01 : 3,940.21 = 1,065.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.01/3,940.21 = 1,065.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.01x = 3,940.21 × 1,065.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.01x = 4,198,017.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,017.94/2,627.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.02

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